Spas, extreme sports and the Racquet Club
Not all that many years ago, each tiny town on Chapala’s northern shore had a unique identity and personality.
Located in the municipality of Jocotepec, San Juan Cosala was famous for its geyser, and its thermal springs are renowned. Heated by underground volcanoes, the mineral springs are believed to have curative properties. Spas and balnearios (swimming resorts) grew up around them. Some offer private pools and masseuses as well as public pools, dressing rooms and restaurants.
In addition to the swimming resorts, San Juan Cosala is becoming the focus for extreme sports on Lake Chapala. Hang gliding, wake boarding and rappelling as well as sailing, rock wall climbing, mountain biking and more are offered.
Pamper yourself in a magical setting
Up on the mountainside with a fantastic 180-degree view, Monte Coxala is a little known secret. Designed and built by a physician over the decades, this holistic spa features replicas of pre-Hispanic icons. It is designed as a place to heal body and spirit in a setting that pays tribute to ancient Mesoamerican spirituality.
For example, the Pyramid of Kukulcan from Chichen Itza has been built to scale. Its ceiling is quartz, and a temsacalli steam bath is situated inside. Faithful representations of Maya, Toltec and Olmec art appear throughout the compound.
The thermal mineral waters of San Juan Cosala are a part of the holistic treatments.
The restaurant is situated in a circular, two story palapa, or thatch-roofed shade. You don’t have to be a guest at this world class spa to enjoy a meal here.
The Racquet Club: Mexico real estate with a view
Surrounding the Racquet Club with its tennis courts and clubhouse are beautiful homes with wonderful views. The streets in this subdivision are named after tennis greats from around the world, like Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Conners, Billie Jean King and Raul Ramirez. Some of the residents have piped the thermal waters into their own swimming pools.
San Juan Cosala on the Chapala lake shore is a wonderful place to spend a day… or a lifetime!
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