San Joaquin Hot Springs Spa near Monterrey is like a roman spa
This northern Mexico spa and hot spring is like no other in Mexico. Near Monterrey (Villa Garcia is the closest town), San Joaquin is in Coahuila, between Icamole and Paredon. This mineral water spa is like a Roman spa. Since Ixtapan de la Sal no longer has mineral waters, San Joaquin is one of the very few first-class hotel/spas with mineral waters in Mexico. San Joaquin is definitely the most luxurious.
The hot springs at San Joaquin are between 40 and 44 degrees Celsius or between 104 and 111.2 Fahrenheit. The underground location with arched brickwork and stained glass skylights along with the nearly steam room conditions make it seem a perfect hot spring experience. We saw steam rising from the water and Nicki felt the presence of a Native shaman welcoming her to the springs. Unlike me, she is a very practical person, so there must be some powerful and benevolent spirits there. (More after pictures).
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San Joaquin is a five-star hotel, with rack rates of around $200 a night (double, plus tax) which includes breakfast, dinner and unlimited admission to the underground hot springs. You can visit the hot springs only for about $20. Saltillo, Coahuila, is about 2 hours from here. There are petroglyphs in Mina. For more information about reservations, contact me.
| Property | Measurement | Property | Measurement |
| Temp. (C) (F) | 40-44 C or 104-111 F | Magnesium | 82.841 |
| pH | 7.1 | Nitrates | 0.048 |
| Alkalinity | 196.4 | Sodium | 428.055 |
| Calcium | 717.308 | Sulfate | 1169.768 |
| Chlorine | 512.2 | Bicarbonate | 196.4 |
| Iron | 0.103 | TDS (Tot. Dissolved Solids) | 2810 |