Margie - 6-12-2004 at 10:58 PM
We went down to the Banos Termales de Urupan today, everyone was doing their laundry and taking baths. We were lucky and got the big tub and I forgot
how hot that water was! Very peaceful and relaxing.
Corky1 - 6-13-2004 at 04:33 PM
Is that the town just north of Santo Tomas??
Corky
Margie - 6-13-2004 at 08:32 PM
Yes, north by about six miles, then2 miles more to the springs. It's "rustica", but I swear there's lithium in that water.
Guess the Sierra Club isn't very popular around here, that's tooo bad.
Mexray - 6-13-2004 at 09:26 PM
Been out there once...awhile back. that road wanders around abit...it's a nice detour!
what is the charge for a 'hot one' these days?
Margie - 6-13-2004 at 11:32 PM
100 pesos, I slip her a little extra because we stay so long.
Is there camping and a good restaurant in "town" at Uruapan?
BajaVida - 6-15-2004 at 09:27 PM
we usually spend the night at El Palomar, but the night crowing roosters ( the party into the early morning the last time we stayed there) and the
jake brakes make it difficult to sleep there
Margie - 6-15-2004 at 10:21 PM
Yes, but not right on the springs. As you make the turnoff going towards Uruapan, on your left you will see a very nice picnic area with tables and
shade trees and grills. They also have restrooms,and I don't know if there is a restaurant in the Ejido. The springs are "rustica", not fancy, but
very hot.
Have you tried camping at San Carlos? I love that place, excellent for camping but bring everything in with you, it'ds a gorgeous spot, many soaking
areas on both sides of the river, restrooms, showers. The pups really liked that place, too, but now they won't let doggies in
Crowded on weekends and Holidays, but you can have it all to yourselves during the week.They raised the price to $5.00 per person per day, it might
even now be a little higher. Safe, too.
Then, if you are up to it, at San Carlos, follow the river to the east, a good 7 mile hike, and you will end up at Oso Negro Springs. Watch out for
the pumas, ha, ha !
Which reminds me, I need about a month of intensive San Carlos.
[Edited on 6-16-2004 by Margie]
Is San Carlos southeast of Ensenada
BajaVida - 6-16-2004 at 05:59 PM
through some country club grounds on Mex 1?
If so, I went there in the late 60's, but I recall a bad road, crossing the stream several times.
That would be too much of a detour for an overnight stop.
Margie - 6-17-2004 at 12:51 AM
Yes, same place, different time. It was washed out during the late 70's, then closed down for a long time.
The road is better now, you do have to cross the river several times, but do not need 4 wheel drive.
It's about a 45 minute drive back to the springs after you leave the 1 turnoff.
If you have an extra day, its worth going there.