Laguna de la Media Luna
A crescent-shaped thermal lake in Río Verde with brilliant blue, crystal-clear water, where you can snorkel and dive to see petrified trees and ancient artifacts underwater.
Laguna de la Media Luna lies southeast of the city of Río Verde in San Luis Potosí state. It is a crescent-shaped natural thermal lake fed by six springs, with water temperatures of about 27–30°C year-round and excellent visibility. On the lake bed you can see petrified tree trunks, aquatic plants, and small fish, and in the deeper areas, archaeological finds from ancient ritual offerings. It is a well-known diving training site in Mexico’s interior, and snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking are popular. Camping is available by the lake. It is a state park with a small admission fee, open about 8:00–18:00, and snorkeling gear is available for rent. It lies about 130 kilometres from Ciudad Valles (about 2 hours’ drive) and is often visited after the Tamasopo waterfalls and Puente de Dios.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Puente de Dios
- Cascadas de Tamasopo
- Cascada de Tamul
- Cueva del Agua
- Cascada de Minas Viejas
- Cascadas de Micos
- Sótano de las Golondrinas
- Cascada El Salto