It’s time to put your swimsuit to use and dust off your suitcases! Here we tell you how much it costs and how to get to the Grutas de Tolantongo from CDMX. This tourist destination in Hidalgo is an unmissable place to swim in thermal waters vacationing and spending a week-end like no other.
First you should know that the estimated time⌛ it will take you to get there (by car) is 3.40 hours leaving from the capital’s Zócalo. However, the time depends on the point, day and time of departure.
Note that you will find a couple of toll booths: Ojo de Agua and Atitalaquia/Pachuca. This is what they cost (car rate):
🚗Ojo de Agua – $65
🚗Atitalaquia/Pachuca – $85
💵Total: $150 (one way), $300 round trip
It is important to note that from Mexico City you will have to take the Mexico-Pachuca highway, exit at Actopan-Ixmiquilpan and take the Pachuca-Ixmiquilpan highway. Later, you will exit on Libramiento a Cardonal. The caves are located in the municipality of Cardonal.
How to get by bus to Tolantongo Caves
If you prefer to arrive by transportation, you must first go to the Central de Autobuses del Norte which is located at 📍 Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 271, Magdalena de las Salinas, Gustavo A. Madero.
Search for bus line(s) going to the city of Ixmiquilpan in Hidalgo. The price of the 💵 tickets ranges from $200 to $220, but be careful because this can change depending on the season in which you travel; in holiday period fares tend to increase.
When you arrive at the terminal, you will have to look for and board the public transportation to take you to the Morelos Mercado. Then, locate the truck base (it is very close to the church of San Antonio) to go to caves. Take into account that a truck leaves every hour.
How much does the ticket cost?
Now that you’re there, you’re probably wondering how much it costs to enter this paradise. Access is priced at 💵 $200 and you will be able to use the facilities from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. People over 5 years of age pay for a ticket and there is a 50% discount for seniors with INAPAM.
The camp lodging, lodging and meals are charged separately. We remind you that among the attractions there is a tunnel, pools hot springs and hiking. There are also medical and security services, as well as restrooms.
Now that you know how to get to Grutas de Tolantongo, put together your plan for a refreshing getaway. 🧳