Ojo Caliente: Don’t forget to whisper!
The most important rule to remember at the hot springs of Ojo Caliente, near Santa Fe, is you must whisper.
You know this because there are signs, everywhere…
and in case you don’t notice the signs, there is a man who is employed especially to carry around his very own whisper sign.
Whisper Man has obviously gone on a break
Aside from the fear of being told off if you raise your voice, Ojo Caliente is the perfect place to while away an afternoon.
Picture perfect
Based about an hour outside Santa Fe, the natural spring water pools are surrounded by towering mountains.
Each pool is a different temperature and contains one of four sulphur-free mineral waters: lithia, iron, soda or arsenic. Every mineral is said to help the body in a variety of ways, ranging from aiding the immune system to improving your skin.
My favourite place to soak was the mud pool, where you are encouraged to slather yourself in mud, before baking in the sun and washing it off.
Before…
…after
Just don’t get in the pot!
With the gorgeous pool temperatures, the warm sun and – dare I say it – the quietness of the other guests, this really was the most relaxing afternoon of my entire US road trip.
Just remember to…
Entry into Ojo Caliente is $18.
Haha they may have gone a little overboard with the ‘whisper’ signs but there isn’t anything more annoying going somewhere to relax and somebody talking loud enough for the whole place to hear… Sometimes I want to ask people to use their indoor voices!
I agree. The signs were funny, but they did work! There were loads of people there, but there was a lovely hushed atmosphere. It was very relaxing:)
I really wanted to go here when I was in Santa Fe but didn’t get chance in the end – looks fab though, and so relaxing!
I only found out about it because my friend told me, but I was so glad we went. Haven’t felt that relaxed in ages!