Guanajuato is a landlocked state in Mexico's colonial heartland, built on centuries of silver wealth. Its UNESCO-listed capital, Guanajuato City, is a maze of tunnels, brightly painted hillside houses, and baroque churches, while the nearby Historic Centre of San Miguel de Allende draws artists and expatriates to its pink Parroquia and cobblestone streets. The state also holds Dolores Hidalgo, cradle of Mexican independence, and León, the country's leather and shoe-manufacturing capital.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
La Gruta Hot Springs
A natural hot springs park with a series of thermal pools fed by an underground spring, including a signature tunnel that leads into a domed grotto pool, a popular day trip from San Miguel de Allende.
Xote Hot Springs
A family-oriented hot springs water park near Dolores Hidalgo with multiple thermal pools, water slides, and picnic areas, drawing both local families and visiting travelers.
Escondido Place
A well-regarded hot springs retreat near Dolores Hidalgo combining thermal pools of varying temperatures with landscaped gardens and a calmer, more adult-oriented atmosphere than nearby family water parks.
Sense, A Rosewood Spa
The wellness center of Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, offering massages, facials, and body rituals in a serene setting with views toward the historic center and the Parroquia.
Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende Spa
A contemporary wellness center within the Live Aqua Urban Resort, offering massages, hydrotherapy, and beauty treatments a short walk from San Miguel's main plaza.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.