Thursday, June 19, 2008

Top 10 Hot Springs in New Mexico

When the Spanish explorers first discovered New Mexico's hot springs, they thought they'd found the fountain of youth.  There are hot springs across the globe, but here are some of America's finest.

Battleship Rock & McCauley Hot Springs
These large 99 degree hot spring pools are located near the Battleship Rock in Jemez Springs.  

Charles Motel & Spa
A characteristic 1940's-style motel and mineral bath house in Truth or Consequences, the Charles was built specifically as a healing center.

Fire Water Lodge
Located in Truth or Consequences, this lodge offers geothermal hot mineral water tubs in their rooms.

Gila Hot Springs Vacation Center
This primitive river campground has three mud pools ranging in temperature from 105 degrees to 110 degrees.

Jemez Springs Bath House
A historic hot mineral bathhouse located in a rich geothermal area that is named after the Jemez Springs.

Manby Hot Springs
Manby Hot Springs has two hot pools located in the ruins of an old stagecoach stop.

Montezuma Hot Springs
A collection of hot springs bubbling out of the side of a hill, feeding a variety of rock and cement tubs.

Ojo Caliente
The only hot springs in the world with a combination of four different types of mineral water: lithium, iron, soda and arsenic.

Riverbend Hot Springs
Unique and affordable, this resort spa is the only riverside springs in Truth or Consequences.

Spence Hot Springs
Pristine hot springs on the side of a steep hill that form several soaking polls.  Spence springs have a reputation as a hangout for nudists.


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