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Ixtapan de la Sal
Estado de México
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An important destination in Mexico State is the Magical Town of Ixtapan de la Sal.
Its name comes from Nahuatl, meaning “in white waters,” or “atop the salt.
” It is known for its temperate weather and its inimitable hot springs, said to have healing properties.
This town stands out for its spas and areas of relaxation, most of them with modern furnishings and fantastic tourist services.
Once the conquest of Mexico ended, and due to its closeness to Mexico City, only two hours away, this town became a destination for many Spaniards, who migrated here during the 16th century, giving the town a noticeable Spanish touch.
A great example of this is the Parochial Church of the Assumption, with a Plateresque-style facade.
In its interior is a sculpture of Christ in human scale, named by his devotees “The Lord of Forgiveness.
” Ixtapan de la Sal offers many options for a fun or relaxing time, a chance to get away from the stress and bustle of the city.
Add to this the beautiful landscapes of cobbled streets and red tile roofs, and you have an unrivaled background for whatever you chose to do here.
You will find hotels with convention centers and sports facilities, bars and clubs, travel agencies, crafts shops, golf clubs, and restaurants, to name a few.
Wejoytrip recommends
Balneario Spa and Aquatic Park.
This spa, with modern facilities and in an extensive green area offers outdoor and indoor pools, shallow pools for kids, a restaurant, and a marvelous beauty clinic with specialists offering spa services.
In the Aquatic Park Ixtapan you can spend hours of fun with water slides, lazy rivers, thermal pools, pond with pedal boats, and spa services.
Visit its incredible apiary, only a few miles from the municipal seat is this honey production center, where you can find out about the organizational system of bees and the process of honey making.
After this you can, of course, take some home with you.
If you love markets, here’s a tip: on Sundays, in downtown Ixtapan de la Sal, you can find a flea market with regional products, local foods, and craftspeople at work, creating lovely fabrics, carvings, and ceramics.
Other places to explore: Villa Guerrero, famous for its floricultural work; the Grottoes of the Star in Tonatico; the Park of the Sun; the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tonatico; and Coatepec Harinas, where you can find the delicate woven craftsmanship in its traditional fabrics.
Among its most important events are its Carnival, the Regional Fair, Easter, and the traditional feast of St.
Isidore the Laborer, celebrated from march to may, in respective order.
Midway through the year is also the Annual Tourism Fair.
Taste the delectable food this area offers: turkey in red mole, pipian of chilacayote fruit and pork, beef belly, or the menudo.
We also recommend the delicious gorditas, stuffed with beans, pork rinds, or requeson (Mexico’s take on ricotta).
Things to see and do
swimming, water parks, spas, rappel, motorcycles, ATVs, parapente, golf, tennis, biking, fishing, equestrian club.
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Its name comes from Nahuatl, meaning “in white waters,” or “atop the salt.
” It is known for its temperate weather and its inimitable hot springs, said to have healing properties.
This town stands out for its spas and areas of relaxation, most of them with modern furnishings and fantastic tourist services.
Once the conquest of Mexico ended, and due to its closeness to Mexico City, only two hours away, this town became a destination for many Spaniards, who migrated here during the 16th century, giving the town a noticeable Spanish touch.
A great example of this is the Parochial Church of the Assumption, with a Plateresque-style facade.
In its interior is a sculpture of Christ in human scale, named by his devotees “The Lord of Forgiveness.
” Ixtapan de la Sal offers many options for a fun or relaxing time, a chance to get away from the stress and bustle of the city.
Add to this the beautiful landscapes of cobbled streets and red tile roofs, and you have an unrivaled background for whatever you chose to do here.
You will find hotels with convention centers and sports facilities, bars and clubs, travel agencies, crafts shops, golf clubs, and restaurants, to name a few.
Wejoytrip recommends
Balneario Spa and Aquatic Park.
This spa, with modern facilities and in an extensive green area offers outdoor and indoor pools, shallow pools for kids, a restaurant, and a marvelous beauty clinic with specialists offering spa services.
In the Aquatic Park Ixtapan you can spend hours of fun with water slides, lazy rivers, thermal pools, pond with pedal boats, and spa services.
Visit its incredible apiary, only a few miles from the municipal seat is this honey production center, where you can find out about the organizational system of bees and the process of honey making.
After this you can, of course, take some home with you.
If you love markets, here’s a tip: on Sundays, in downtown Ixtapan de la Sal, you can find a flea market with regional products, local foods, and craftspeople at work, creating lovely fabrics, carvings, and ceramics.
Other places to explore: Villa Guerrero, famous for its floricultural work; the Grottoes of the Star in Tonatico; the Park of the Sun; the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tonatico; and Coatepec Harinas, where you can find the delicate woven craftsmanship in its traditional fabrics.
Among its most important events are its Carnival, the Regional Fair, Easter, and the traditional feast of St.
Isidore the Laborer, celebrated from march to may, in respective order.
Midway through the year is also the Annual Tourism Fair.
Taste the delectable food this area offers: turkey in red mole, pipian of chilacayote fruit and pork, beef belly, or the menudo.
We also recommend the delicious gorditas, stuffed with beans, pork rinds, or requeson (Mexico’s take on ricotta).
Things to see and do
swimming, water parks, spas, rappel, motorcycles, ATVs, parapente, golf, tennis, biking, fishing, equestrian club.
Read +
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