Discover some of the attractions that Michoacán offers.
A series of fractures in the earth's crust that has caused intense volcanic activity in the entity has also caused thousands of springs to exist. Such abundance places this state in a very prominent place worldwide. The ancient Purepecha knew the curative properties of thermal baths and linked the search for well-being with magical-religious conceptions.
Sulfur
It can be reached in two ways: one is by the highway from Maravatío to Morelia, taking the deviation that goes to San Pedro Jácuaro located before the entrance to Ucareo, the other is by highway 15 México-Morelia, at km. 189, next to Ciudad Hidalgo, where the deviation of the highway that goes directly to this site is located National Park that is located in an area belonging to the mountainous massif of San Andrés, in which the volcanism of thousands of years ago is still manifested, although already weakened, in the form of fumaroles and thermal veins that in some cases reach a temperature of 94 degrees centigrade. In the region known as Laguna Larga, there are the Doña Celia, Eréndira and Los Tejamaniles spas, which in addition to the thermal springs offer services such as changing rooms, restrooms, restaurant, sports fields, shop, children's play area and grills.
Tepetongo Recreational Center
About 8 km. From the limits between Michoacán and the State of Mexico, on the Atlacomulco-Maravatío highway, there is the asphalt road deviation that leads after 10 km. to the municipality of Contepec It has thermal water pools, some equipped with slides, around it there are playgrounds and a huge orchard with fruit trees typical of the region such as peaches, pear, plum and apple trees.
San José Purúa
In the municipality of Jungapeo, it is reached by a 7.5 km paved road that starts from the federal highway No. 15 México-Morelia, 17 km away. Zitácuaro Its alkaline and carbo-gaseous waters have sedative effects, similar to those of some famous European spas, and are recommended for nervous conditions, especially depressive ones. They also have beneficial effects on asthma and respiratory allergy. Along the same access road to San José Purúa, just before reaching Jungapeo, is the Agua Blanca, whose spring has the same qualities as the previous one, including a superb landscape; it also has an acceptable hotel.
Kingdom of Atzimba
Located in Zinapécuaro, a water park that has two private pools and three large pools, one for waves, another for slow current and slides.
Cointzio
Located at 8.4 km. southeast of Morelia, on the road that goes to Pátzcuaro.It has restaurant service and private baths and its waters are thermal.
El Ejido and El Edén
In Tenencia de Morelos, the same path from the previous spa (Cointzio) leads us to this place In this town are the springs that nourish these sites, of mesothermal waters applicable for their chemical properties in the treatment of gastritis, enteritis, colitis and diseases of the skin. The proximity to Morelia facilitates accommodation in hotels for all tastes and budgets.
Ixtlán de los Hervores
From Morelia take highway No. 15 that goes towards Ocotlán to the municipality of Ixtlán. In the place there are several hot springs that have not been exploited. An additional and much visited attraction is the geyser that reaches great heights known as Ixtlán de los Hervores, which offers an impressive spectacle. The waters of these springs have a content of calcium and magnesium bicarbonate, as well as sodium and potassium chloride. This site has changing rooms, toilets and children's games, soon it will have cabins and camping areas.
Telephone numbers for more information:
Sulfur (43) 14-20-02 /24-23-72 . Eréndira (715) 401-69. Los Tejamaniles (43) 14-27-27 /14-37-85. Tepetongo Recreational Center (72) 19-40-98/19-40-89. San José Purúa (715) 701-50 /702-00. Kingdom of Atzimba (435) 500-50Cointzio (725) 700-56. The ejido (43) 20-01-58 /16-21-41. The Eden (435) 803-97 /802-81. Ixtlán de los Hervores (355) 163-37
