[Spa Tourism]

Spa Tourism

Over 2000 years ago, the philosopher Hippocrates was the first person to detect the curative properties of certain types of water. More recently, there have been discoveries of important techniques for using water ? along with mud and natural clay applied with massages. The medicinal benefits of some of these techniques have been proven to prevent, improve and cure a wide range of health problems affecting humans, in particular arthritic pains, respiratory problems and indigestion.

These days water is used to combat people?s most frequently occurring health concerns at the start of this new century: depression, stress, anti-ageing and weight control ? and also to improve people?s spiritual wellbeing.

A large number of countries (including Argentina, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, New Zealand, Spain and Uruguay) around the world offer spa services for recreational and curative purposes, taking advantage of water?s chemical, geological and medicinal properties.

Mexico is no exception. We also have a number of locations, particularly in the states of Coahuila, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Puebla, Morelos and the State of Mexico among others where these kinds of waters can be found. Mexico has waters that have more chemical and physical properties than other countries which are perfect for recreational activities, relaxation and for the human body to recover and be restored.

In Mexico, water sources (and thermal springs in particular) have been used traditionally as Water Parks and Pools, as well as for Spas which have developed in line with international standards for service and quality.

SPAs in Mexico

This age-old industry has resurfaced once again, readapting and redefining itself to suit the demands and needs of modern-day consumers. This trend is not only evident in the United States but also Western Europe. By looking back to spas? origins and seeing them for what they really are, one can see how they have constantly evolved and renewed themselves.

They represent a tradition that dates back millennia. The word Spa itself derives from Roman times with the Latin expression ?Salute per Aqua?. The word was used to designate places with mineral and thermal waters where people enjoyed bathing therapy to be cured of various afflictions.