120km (74 miles) SW of Mexico City
The whitewashed town of Ixtapan de la Sal (not to be confused with Ixtapa, on the Pacific coast) is known for its thermal mud baths -- this is an original spa town, with generations of healing traditions.
Hotels in Ixtapan (pronounced "eeks-tah-pahn") de la Sal tend to be full on weekends and Mexican holidays, as the town is a popular retreat from Mexico City. Cuernavaca, Taxco, and Toluca are all easy side trips.
Ixtapan de la Sal Travel Experiences
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Day Trip from DF - Valle de Bravo
On a tranquil Thursday morning, I got up early with the sounds of singing birds outside my window harmonized with the blaring h... Continue reading »
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The Second Week: Anthropology and Pool Parties
This past week was pretty fun. We are learning about the conquest, colonization, and independence of México in Dr... Continue reading »
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Cuernavaca
The first day in Cuernavaca didn´t go so well for us. I was beginning to think we should have picked somewhere else. After ta... Continue reading »
Popular Ixtapan de la Sal Hotels
- Ixtapan de la Sal Marriott Hotel & Spa
- Hotel El Salvador
- Camino Real Ixtapan De La Sal
- Camino Real Ixtapan De La Sal
