It is about an hour’s drive from Mariposa Monarca Preservation to the superb hot spring resort.
There are must-see pools with beautiful gradation using thermal water rich in iron.
Hideaway resort hotel
I entered Jungapeo, a municipality beside the Mexican Federal Highway No. 15 Mexican between Morelia and Toluca.
The rural streets descend to a lower altitude around the Tuxpan River.
![Street](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca01.jpg)
I felt relieved at finding the gate showing the name of the resort.
![Entrance](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca02.jpg)
When reaching the entrance, several local boys run up to my car, helped to park, tried to wash the car, and brought baggage without permission.
I got exhausted with their vitality, and paid the tips, realizing that this might be the only place where they could get allowance.
![Courtyard](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca03.jpg)
The atmosphere inside Hotel Agua Blanca was, in contrast, calm and quiet.
Guest rooms were small, but decorated with folksy gadgets like Mariposa Monarca.
![Guest Room](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca04.jpg)
There are no outside restaurants nearby, so make a reservation when checking in for dinner and breakfast.
![Restaurant](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca05.jpg)
Usually I bring in food for saving money, but this time I had breakfast here.
It was an all-Mexican buffet.
![Breakfast](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca06.jpg)
Overall I satisfied with the taste considering the conditions of the site.
Gradation of thermal water
Hot spring pools were located only outside.
![](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca07.jpg)
The color of water was impressively beautiful.
![Soaking](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca09.jpg)
The water was only 90 degrees F at the source of the springs.
I visited here in December, and felt freezing after getting out of the water.
![Water Outlet](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca10.jpg)
There was a water outlet under the water surface, ejecting carbon-rich gas.
![Soaking](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/hotel-agua-blanca21.jpg)
The pool nearest to the restaurant was breast-deep.
![Warm Pools 1](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca11.jpg)
Fresh water was provide only in the pool, which showed the greenish color of the water.
The pools were divided into six sections.
![Warm Pools 2](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca12.jpg)
The other five pools were fed by the water naturally flown from the first pool.
I found it to lose freshness due to the less circulation.
![Alpaca](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/alpaca150.png)
![Capybara](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/capybara150.png)
![Water Discharge](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca13.jpg)
However, I thought these pools were not always intended for soaking.
They created the romantic graduation, utilizing the oxidation reaction of the iron-rich mineral water.
Temazcal
![Suspension Bridge](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca15.jpg)
I enjoyed exploring in the large premises.
![Drinkable Water](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca14.jpg)
I found the place, probably for drinking the water.
When I picked this up and put it in my mouth, I found it to be slightly sweet.
![Temazcal Outside](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca16.jpg)
Temazcal was available for additional charge.
The one covered with black plastic was the historical steam bath, which origin was Pre-Columbian Mexico.
![Temazcal Inside](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca17.jpg)
The stone in the center was heated and gave off the steam from poured water.
The earthen furnace is considered the symbol of the womb; people can refresh themselves in body and spirit, and feel completely reborn.
![Zoo](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca18.jpg)
There is a small zoo behind the Temazcal.
I saw ducks swimming in the springs water.
![Traveline dome 1](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca19.jpg)
At the river terrace of the Tuxpan River, I found another spring straight out of the ground.
It was located right under the travertine cliff made of the contained materials in the water.
![Traveline dome 2](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/hotel-agua-blanca20.jpg)
Indeed, the water was not hot, rather warm, but the hideaway resort was worthwhile to visit.
Summary
Hotel Agua Blanca, Jungapeo, Michoacán, Mexico
My rating
Type: Lodging
Rule: Clothing required
Chlorination: Not detected
Water temp: Up to 90 degrees F