Baños de Coamo
Natural hot springs about 30 km east of Ponce, said to be the Fountain of Youth sought by Ponce de León.
The Baños de Coamo are Puerto Rico's most famous natural hot springs. In the 19th century, a luxurious spa hotel drew the upper classes here. Today, beside the river near the old site, there are free public hot pools at around 40°C, rich in minerals. The neighboring Coamo Springs hotel also offers paid pools and accommodation. The public pools are basic and get crowded on weekends, so bring a towel and sandals, and keep an eye on your belongings. It is about a 35-minute drive from Ponce along Highway 52, and the visit can be combined with a stroll around Coamo's town plaza.
Opening hours
Open all day (public pool); hotel pools per the hotel
Nearby sights
- Toro Negro State Forest
- Caja de Muertos Island
- Museo de la Historia de Ponce
- Teatro La Perla
- Plaza del Mercado Isabel II
- Parque de Bombas
- Museo de la Masacre de Ponce
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe