Destination
Ixtapan de la Sal invites you to relax, explore, and reconnect with what truly matters. Escape to Fiesta Americana Ixtapan de la Sal and enjoy a holiday surrounded by nature, history, and well-being. With its sunny weather, thermal waters, lush landscapes, and delicious cuisine, this is the perfect place to balance rest and adventure.
Among the top attractions in Ixtapan de la Sal, you’ll find natural wonders like the Grutas de la Estrella, the underground El Zapote River, exciting water parks, and two charming nearby Pueblos Mágicos—San Pedro Tecomatepec and Tonatico—ideal for a cultural and nature-filled getaway.
Local cuisine is an essential part of the experience, featuring dishes like chilacayotes in pipián sauce, turkey in red mole, beef pancita, and traditional snacks like gorditas and tamales. Be sure to try the regional sweets, including pepita candy, fruit pastes, artisanal jellies, and refreshing lime water.
Make the most of your stay by exploring these unforgettable places and turning every moment into a new story worth remembering.
Local attractions
Grutas de la Estrella
Visit the caves with their marvelous stalactite and stalagmite formations, created by the natural flow of water through the rocks, and enjoy a pleasant and fun experience.
Visit the caves with their marvelous stalactite and stalagmite formations, created by the natural flow of water through the rocks, and enjoy a pleasant and fun experience.
San Pedro Tecomatepec
Discover this charming village within the municipality of Ixtapan de la Sal, famous for its clay handicrafts, especially jugs and cooking pots.
Discover this charming village within the municipality of Ixtapan de la Sal, famous for its clay handicrafts, especially jugs and cooking pots. The locals are known for their warm hospitality and often invite visitors to see the traditional clay ovens. In addition to shopping for local crafts, be sure to visit the 16th-century church and the impressive clay sculpture that pays tribute to the artisans.
Tonatico
A typically colonial town, where strolling through its streets feels like stepping back in time.
A typically colonial town, where strolling through its streets feels like stepping back in time. Its name, derived from Nahuatl, means “place of the sun,” as it was believed the sun was born there. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the town boasts great beauty, and in its picturesque center, you’ll find the Church of Our Lady of Tonatico, dating back to the 17th century. Nearby, you can also explore the Grutas de la Estrella and the Parque del Sol.
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