Travelers Used To Flock To This Tiny New Mexico Village To Experience Its Hot Springs
Melissa Mahoney
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Not too far from both Albuquerque and Santa Fe is a tiny village that makes a perfect day trip destination in New Mexico. With less than 200 residents, it’s almost hard to believe that the village of Jemez Springs was once a hot spot for travelers to stop and take a dip in one of its many hot springs. Today, it’s still a worthwhile place to visit. Let’s take a look at these hot springs in New Mexico.
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Have you ever taken a dip in the hot springs of Jemez Springs? Do you know of any other hot springs in New Mexico? Let us know in the comments. To learn more about Jemez Springs and to plan your visit, head to the Jemez Springs Bath House website and Facebook page.
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Where is Jemez Hot Springs in New Mexico?
Jemez Hot Springs is a wonderful hot spring in New Mexico located in, predictably, Jemez Springs. Once upon a time, this place was known as Giggling Hot Springs. It’s here thanks to fairly nearby volcanic activity at the Valles Caldera National Preserve about 17 miles away that heats the water to comfortable temperatures. The waters are naturally infused with all sorts of minerals thought to be excellent for the skin and one’s overall health.
Are there more hot springs in New Mexico?
Of course! With at least 67 known and named hot springs in New Mexico, it’s a thing you could easily make a whole trip out of. Road trips from spring to spring sound pretty good right about now. Some notable New Mexico hot springs are:
- Ojo Caliente Springs – With four types of mineral water in various pools to pick from, Ojo Caliente Springs is perfect for a relaxing getaway.
- Spence Hot Springs – Located near the world-famous Jemez Hot Springs, Spence Hot Springs is a must lesser-developed spring with warm, comfortable water and a much more natural feel.
- Black Rock Hot Springs – Surrounded by basalt lava boulders and warmed deep within the earth, Black Rock Hot Springs is undeveloped and awesome.
Learn more about the best hot springs in New Mexico.
Which NM hot springs should be on my bucket list?
The list of awesome NM hot springs doesn’t begin or end with the above-mentioned ones; there are, obviously, many more – and lots of them deserve a spot on any hot springs lover’s bucket list. Some other must-see hot springs in NM include:
- Jemez Springs – Perhaps one of the most famous hot springs in New Mexico, Jemez Springs is an experience. A must-do for anyone interested in springs.
- Riverbend Hot Springs – This is a whole hotel built around hot springs. We’re not sure it gets more relaxing than this.
- Faywood Hot Springs – Found in Silver City, these springs range from 100 to 110 degrees in temperature and are very relaxing.
Learn more about the most relaxing hot springs in NM.