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Grutas de Tolantongo

Mexico

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Departure (we start the drive back around 3:00 PM) We head back early to stay ahead of traffic and keep the return smooth and predictable, avoiding late-day congestion and shifting weather.

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  1. 1Grutas de Tolantongo

    Welcome to the awe-inspiring Grutas de Tolantongo, pronounced groo-tahs deh toh-lahn-tohn-goh. As we stand at the precipice of this massive, plunging canyon in the state of Hidalgo, prepare yourself for one of the most visually…

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  2. 2The Cliffside Thermal Pools

    We have now arrived at the most internationally recognized feature of Tolantongo: las pozitas, or the cliffside thermal pools. Visually, this area is stunning. …

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  3. 3The Suspension Bridge

    To transition between the various sectors of the resort, we must now cross the canyon via this impressive, oscillating suspension bridge. This structure is not for the faint of heart, but it offers the most spectacular,…

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  4. 4The Main Cave and Steaming Waterfall

    We have descended to the base of the canyon and now stand before the raw, beating heart of Tolantongo: the main cave and its immense, steaming waterfall. The visual impact here is overwhelming. …

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  5. 5The Turquoise Thermal River

    Exiting the intense heat of the caves, we follow the flow of the water down to our final section: the stunning thermal river. This is where the water from the caves and springs converges to form a wide, fast-flowing stream that…

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  6. 6Grutas de Tolantongo

    As we dry off and prepare for the long ascent back out of the canyon, let us reflect on the extraordinary landscape we have traversed today. Grutas de Tolantongo is a place of profound dualities. …

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What is Grutas de Tolantongo?

Grutas de Tolantongo is a place in Mexico with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationMexico
TypeHeritage
Story sections6
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates19.0471, -98.1971
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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