Rio Caliente Spa
Oct 21st, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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Rio Caliente Spa
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I just returned from the 7 night Classic stay at Rio Caliente Spa north of Guadalajara and I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Where to begin? The property itself is located in a federal preserve and seems enormous. The grounds are beautifully maintained. The air is clean and clear at 5,000 feet above sea level. The staff is professional and friendly. This is a spa like no other. It is natural and calm. It is not glitzy or snobbish. The owner, Caroline, has been here more than 30(?) 40(?) years and she sets the tone for the entire experience. It is obvious that Caroline loves the oasis she has created and the people she employs. Caroline employs 54 people whom she treats with respect and love. They, in turn, treat the guests the same. You can do as little or as much as you like, when you like. The swimming pools are hot mineral water. There are plenty of chaise lounges around the pool. There is plenty of shade and plenty of sun. Each day there are scheduled activities: two hikes each morning (7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.) with guides who are knowledgeable and accommodating. There is yoga daily at 12:15 p.m. There are local vendors who set up on the patio for those who want to shop without leaving the property. One day there is silver, another day there are Huichol indian crafts. There are shopping trips into Tlaquepaque and visits to local sacred sites. The food is fresh and much of it is grown on site. The drinks are a type of fruit or vegetable water. My favorite was the hibiscus drink. The food is vegetarian like no other vegetarian I have had. The spa has printed a cook book, which it sells for $11. The treatments are exceptional and all of this is priced so reasonably that most of the people I met had been coming here for years. See many reviews on Tripadvisor.com.
Visit the web site for further details at riocaliente.com.
I just returned from the 7 night Classic stay at Rio Caliente Spa north of Guadalajara and I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Where to begin? The property itself is located in a federal preserve and seems enormous. The grounds are beautifully maintained. The air is clean and clear at 5,000 feet above sea level. The staff is professional and friendly. This is a spa like no other. It is natural and calm. It is not glitzy or snobbish. The owner, Caroline, has been here more than 30(?) 40(?) years and she sets the tone for the entire experience. It is obvious that Caroline loves the oasis she has created and the people she employs. Caroline employs 54 people whom she treats with respect and love. They, in turn, treat the guests the same. You can do as little or as much as you like, when you like. The swimming pools are hot mineral water. There are plenty of chaise lounges around the pool. There is plenty of shade and plenty of sun. Each day there are scheduled activities: two hikes each morning (7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.) with guides who are knowledgeable and accommodating. There is yoga daily at 12:15 p.m. There are local vendors who set up on the patio for those who want to shop without leaving the property. One day there is silver, another day there are Huichol indian crafts. There are shopping trips into Tlaquepaque and visits to local sacred sites. The food is fresh and much of it is grown on site. The drinks are a type of fruit or vegetable water. My favorite was the hibiscus drink. The food is vegetarian like no other vegetarian I have had. The spa has printed a cook book, which it sells for $11. The treatments are exceptional and all of this is priced so reasonably that most of the people I met had been coming here for years. See many reviews on Tripadvisor.com.
Visit the web site for further details at riocaliente.com.
Oct 21st, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Oh, it's been alot of years since I went to Rio Caliente, and glad to hear it sounds very much as I remember it.
I agree with your comment about the food. I'm not a vegetarian, however I remember really enjoying the food and not at all feeling deprived with the cuisine. Unless it's changed, they also do not have alcohol & that may be an issue for some folks.
What treatments did you have?
When I was there I loved the mud wrap; it was an interesting experience standing naked while a woman slathered me from head to toe with dark brown volcanic mud; then I sat outside in the sun while it dried.
And the daytrip off the property to go shopping in Tlaquepaque? Every time I wear one of the pieces of silver jewelry I bought there, I think back to my trip. As to why I haven't returned ..... geez, no reason other than too many other places to see & too few vacation days.
Suze -- you fly into Guadalajara, and I think it's about a 40 minute taxi ride from the airport.
I agree with your comment about the food. I'm not a vegetarian, however I remember really enjoying the food and not at all feeling deprived with the cuisine. Unless it's changed, they also do not have alcohol & that may be an issue for some folks.
What treatments did you have?
When I was there I loved the mud wrap; it was an interesting experience standing naked while a woman slathered me from head to toe with dark brown volcanic mud; then I sat outside in the sun while it dried.
And the daytrip off the property to go shopping in Tlaquepaque? Every time I wear one of the pieces of silver jewelry I bought there, I think back to my trip. As to why I haven't returned ..... geez, no reason other than too many other places to see & too few vacation days.
Suze -- you fly into Guadalajara, and I think it's about a 40 minute taxi ride from the airport.
Oct 21st, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Thanks Tess for directions.
Stewbear, Vegetarian's no problem for me... but lack of wine on vacation is a bit more of a stretch (and I don't mean yoga!). Still it sounds wonderful. I had an older neighbor lady friend who went there years ago (it sounds like it hasn't changed much).
Stewbear, Vegetarian's no problem for me... but lack of wine on vacation is a bit more of a stretch (and I don't mean yoga!). Still it sounds wonderful. I had an older neighbor lady friend who went there years ago (it sounds like it hasn't changed much).
May 19th, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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CLOSING !!!
Since the last post about RC was several years ago (this thread), appears there's not a huge interest. But thought I'd add this update.
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Farewell from Rio Caliente
DEAR FRIENDS: It's a sad day but, because of the massive warnings not to go to Mexico, we've had too few guests these last years to keep going any longer. So, we plan to close in mid-July.
IF YOU'D LIKE ONE LAST VISIT to the place you know and love and its Staff, we'll continue to offer our 10% and Tax Free Discounts until July 18. Contact us by email at [email protected] or call 1-800-380-0868 and talk to Ann.
With many thanks, regrets and affection for you all,
Caroline and the Rio Team.
CLOSING !!!
Since the last post about RC was several years ago (this thread), appears there's not a huge interest. But thought I'd add this update.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Farewell from Rio Caliente
DEAR FRIENDS: It's a sad day but, because of the massive warnings not to go to Mexico, we've had too few guests these last years to keep going any longer. So, we plan to close in mid-July.
IF YOU'D LIKE ONE LAST VISIT to the place you know and love and its Staff, we'll continue to offer our 10% and Tax Free Discounts until July 18. Contact us by email at [email protected] or call 1-800-380-0868 and talk to Ann.
With many thanks, regrets and affection for you all,
Caroline and the Rio Team.
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