Mexico State (Estado de México) is the country's most populous state, a horseshoe-shaped territory wrapped around Mexico City that ranges from the dense urban sprawl of the Toluca and Mexico City metropolitan zones to pine forests, volcanoes, colonial silver and monastery towns, and monarch butterfly wintering grounds. It holds more of the Teotihuacan archaeological site than Mexico City does, along with the lakeside town of Valle de Bravo, the ceramics town of Metepec, and the state capital, Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico's highest state capital.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Parque Acuático Ixtapan (Balneario Termal)
Ixtapan de la Sal's flagship thermal-water park combines mineral hot-spring pools with family water attractions and a spa treatment menu, anchoring the town's identity as Mexico State's main thermal-spa destination.
Spa at Hotel Casa Ixtapan
A hotel spa in central Ixtapan de la Sal drawing on the town's natural thermal springs for hydrotherapy alongside a standard massage and facial menu, serving both hotel guests and outside visitors by reservation.
Shangri-La Spa (Tinas Romanas Termales)
A day spa built around private thermal-water Roman-style soaking tubs in Ixtapan de la Sal, offering couples and individual soaking sessions alongside a standard massage menu.
Ollinyotl Centro Holístico
A holistic center in the hills above Malinalco combining traditional temazcal ceremonies with yoga, massage, and meditation, operating primarily on weekends and for scheduled retreat groups.
Sanctuary Spa at Paraje Real Malinalco
A boutique hotel spa in Malinalco set against mountain views, offering massage and body treatments inspired by pre-Hispanic traditions, including temazcal ceremonies, in a small-scale garden setting.
Spa at Avándaro Golf & Spa Resort
A golf-and-spa resort in Valle de Bravo's Avándaro district offering a standard resort treatment menu alongside a hydrotherapy pool, set in a forested lakeside area popular with Mexico City weekenders.
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Ollinyotl Weekend Wellness Retreat
A weekend retreat program in the hills above Malinalco built around temazcal ceremonies, yoga, and meditation in a rustic holistic-center setting, run on a scheduled Saturday-Sunday format.
Where: Malinalco
Hotel Spa Villas Malinalco Retreat
A small villa-style hotel in Malinalco offering spa therapies inspired by pre-Hispanic traditions, including temazcal ceremonies and herbal massage, set within private garden villas.
Where: Malinalco
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Valle de Bravo Lakeside Yoga Sessions
Malinalco Cerro de los Ídolos Sunrise Yoga
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.