Uncle Donnie
Jun 7, 2003, 2:51 PM
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Re: [Georgia] Hot Springs
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I lived within walking distance of the balneario for over a year and it became a regular outing for me.
There are two large swimming pools, one with a giant twisty water slide, and a couple of small pools for the smaller kids. At the far left as you enter is a large (maybe 30 feet) circular pool about 3-3 1/2 feet deep and filled with hot naturally mineral enriched water. There's a beautiful tiled roof above which provides shade as you lounge in the healing water. There are two benches in the pool across from the steps so those who wish to sit while soaking may do so.
Right past that pool are the steps (4 or 5) leading to both the two huge jacuzzis (in operation one at a time only) and the underground natural steam room. On the far side of that room is a tiny cement pool in which you'll usually find a plastic jug cut down to allow you to splash cooler water over your body to avoid heat prostration while steaming.
There are a number of places to buy food (great hamburgers on the left as you enter, as well as fruit plates, tacos, etc. at other locations) and drinks, or you can bring a cooler and/or picnic basket of your own goodies. There's also a small store in which you can find snack items, water toys, suntan lotion, sunglasses, etc.
Locked changing rooms are to your right as you enter, at the end of the swimming pool. There's an attendant from whom you gain entrance. He keeps the key until you're ready to leave.
Bathrooms and showers are free and there are a number of outdoor showers that you're expected to use before you enter the various pools.
Week-ends and holidays are busy times and most of the clientele is Mexican. Surprise, surprise! Plan a weekday outing if possible. Go early, lounge about on the fiberglass/plastic chaises or pull a chair up under an umbrella to eat your lunch at one of the tables provided for your comfort.
Past the jacuzzis is an area offering outdoor braziers but you need to bring your own wood or charcoal.
There's also a jukebox in the large covered terrace area, and strolling mariachis show up on the week-ends and occasionally on weekday afternoons. Go, enjoy!
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