Puertecitos
Puertecitos, Baja California, Mexico
Puertecitos is a small coastal stop on the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, Mexico, known for hot springs set among the rocks along the shore. Pools are cooled by seawater as the tide rises, so the temperature changes through the day. A beachfront campsite sits nearby with toilets, shade and water at each site.
Tide fed hot springs in a quiet coastal setting, though the rocks are slick and the pool temperature depends on the tide.
How we score beachesVisit the hot springs at low tide when the pools are hottest, and check the tide chart first. Ask about camping rates on arrival.
Park near the hot springs and the beachfront campsite, which has water at each site and an outlet that runs from sunset until 10 pm.
The springs sit among rocks along the shore, with uneven footing and no easy path for strollers or wheelchairs.
Summers are extremely hot, and winters are mild, which makes late fall through spring the comfortable season. The tidal range in the upper Gulf is large, so check the tide before heading out.
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