Temacapulín
Temacapulín is a small colonial-era town in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. People come to Temacapulin for the hot springs and thermal pools, as well as the historic downtown area with cobblestone streets and quiet plazas.
Understand
[edit]This is a very small village with only about 300 people (2010). The town is really too small to meet the requirements for Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos, though it does have that designation.
Due to the small population and lack of traveler amenities (places to eat and sleep), the town may be best visited as a day trip from Guadalajara. You can hire a taxi or an Uber driver for an entire day at quite reasonable rates.
Get in
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The nearest airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL IATA).
By bus
[edit]From Guadalajara, Autotransportes Mezcala operates second-class buses to Temacapulin. Buses leave from the Central Vieja (Old bus station), take about 2 hours, and cost about M$150.
By car
[edit]Temacapulin is about 1 hour 45 minutes (135 km northwest) from Guadalajara via federal highway MEX-80.
Get around
[edit]The town is tiny and easily navigated by walking or with a bicycle.
See
[edit]- 1 Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Cañadas de Obregón. 18th century church in the center of town. Rustic stone construction with a prominent bell tower, long narrow nave.
- 2 Panteon Antiguo (Old Cemetery). The town's cemetery is set on a hill on the east side of town. The site offers sweeping views of the town, and is a good place to wander around, getting a feel for the town's storied past.
- 3 Plaza De Temacapulin, Morelos. The town's main square is a pleasant park with brick-paved walkways, manicured gardens, and a large central bandstand (kiosco). It's a good place to relax and do some people watching.
Do
[edit]Hot springs
[edit]Temacapulín‘s hot springs draw countless visitors to the town who come to soak in the soothing waters. Families come for the more recreational side of the water parks as kids crowd around the water slides and splash parks. The hot waters are said to have therapeutic powers, and older visitors come to soak away their rheumatism and heal sore joints.
- 1 Balneario "Las Peñitas", Nuevo Temacapulin, ☏ +52 395 104 1976. Daily 08:00 - 18:00. Water park with 8 thermally heated pools including some soothing soaking pools and some family-oriented pools with water slides and kids attractions. Picnic area with palapa style shelters and an on-site restaurant and snack bar. M$150 per person.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Loncheria "Nelly", Los Remedios 17. Daily 08:00 - 22:30. Basic sidewalk restaurant serving traditional Mexican dishes. M$100.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotel Temaca, Union 7, ☏ +52 333 033 0636. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Traditional Mexican town hotel with basic services and amenities. Rooms have little more than a bed in them, not even a basic TV. Off-street parking available. On-site restaurant on the lower floor.