{
  "id": 12162538,
  "title": "Swimming holes in Western Mexico: Hot, cold and just right",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/swimming-holes-in-western-mexico-hot-cold-and-just-right",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mexico News Daily",
    "slug": "mexico-news-daily",
    "url": "https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/swimming-holes-western-mexico-hot-cold-just-right/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Swimming holes in Western Mexico offer a range of options, from crystal-clear waters to towering tree companions. La Selvita, located 42 miles east of Guadalajara, boasts a 3-hectare pool fed by spring water, perfect for swimming with its old Montezuma bald cypresses dotting the landscape. The entrance fee is just 60 pesos and camping accommodations are available. For those seeking a waterfall experience, Los Azules near Tequila, Jalisco, provides clean, warm water at the base of picturesque cascades. The 30-minute walk to the falls is well worth it, though visitors must be prepared for a steep, challenging trail. Access to the canyon may be difficult due to poor GPS reception, so it's advisable to travel with a local guide.",
  "summary": "A swimming pool can never compete with the picturesque beauty of an outdoor swimming hole, writes John Pint, who shares several of his favorites within driving distance of Guadalajara. The post Swimming holes in Western Mexico: Hot, cold and just right appeared first on Mexico News Daily",
  "key_points": [
    "La Selvita pool fed by spring water, 3 hectares",
    "Los Azules waterfall near Tequila, warm water",
    "Steep trail to Los Azules, local guide recommended"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}