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Ixtapan de la Sal
Ixtapan de la Sal is a town and municipality located in the State of Mexico, Mexico. It is 60km (37 miles) south of Toluca, the state's capital, and 120km (75 miles) south of Mexico City by the Federal Road 55. The word Ixtapan comes from Nahuatl. There are two theories as to the origin of the name. The first theory states that it is composed of iztal, which means 'salt', and pan, which means 'over' or 'in'. The second states that it comes from iztac which means 'white'; atl, which means 'water'; and pan, meaning 'over' or 'in'; giving the meaning 'in white waters'. The phrase de la Sal is Spanish for 'of salt'.
There are two rivers in Ixtapan de la Sal. Salado River flows from the east with a year-round current, while the Salitre River flows from the northwest with a seasonal current. An aqueduct also passes through the city. Most relevant to tourists is the carbonated water of La Laguna Verde, a spring that filters from the subsoil, sprouting naturally in the form of water eruptions.
On January 22, 1981, Ixtapan de la Sal officially became a city. In 1996, Ixtapan de la Sal was included in Mexico's '100 Ciudades Coloniales' program, a government initiative recognizing cities of historical significance and colonial heritage.
Tourism has become a significant sector of Ixtapan de la Sal's economy, with visitors drawn to natural hot springs and thermal spas. Several hotel chains operate accommodations near the springs, including Ixtapan Spa Hotel and Golf Resort, Marriott Ixtapan de la Sal, and Hotel Rancho San Diego Grand Spa Resort.
Parque Acuático Ixtapan is a local water park featuring thermal spring spas, areas for children and families, as well as water rides. The park includes green spaces and a miniature train for visitors. The park also has an expanse of green area with a small train that tours it.
La Asunción de María, a church constructed during the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors, is situated in the downtown area, near the town hall and the Plaza de los Mártires (Martyrs' Square, also known as Jardin central). The plaza is home to the Monument to the Martyrs and several buildings dating to the early 20th century.
A point of interest is the Arturo San Roman Boulevard; within a few miles' stretch are several large sculptures. The first, at the entrance of the town, is the Iztapancihuatl (goddess from thermal water). There is also a water fountain depicting Diana Cazadora. Also within this area is the Monumento a los Mártires de Ixtapan (Monument to the Martyrs of Ixtapan), which honours the residents of Ixtapan killed in a 1912 battle against Zapatista forces.
Located fifteen kilometers from the town, Las Grutas de la Estrella are caverns that have been formed by the dissolving of limestone by groundwater seeping from the Chontalcuatlan and San Jeronimo rivers. These caverns are filled with stalactites and stalagmites of various colors.
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Ixtapan de la Sal
Ixtapan de la Sal is a town and municipality located in the State of Mexico, Mexico. It is 60km (37 miles) south of Toluca, the state's capital, and 120km (75 miles) south of Mexico City by the Federal Road 55. The word Ixtapan comes from Nahuatl. There are two theories as to the origin of the name. The first theory states that it is composed of iztal, which means 'salt', and pan, which means 'over' or 'in'. The second states that it comes from iztac which means 'white'; atl, which means 'water'; and pan, meaning 'over' or 'in'; giving the meaning 'in white waters'. The phrase de la Sal is Spanish for 'of salt'.
There are two rivers in Ixtapan de la Sal. Salado River flows from the east with a year-round current, while the Salitre River flows from the northwest with a seasonal current. An aqueduct also passes through the city. Most relevant to tourists is the carbonated water of La Laguna Verde, a spring that filters from the subsoil, sprouting naturally in the form of water eruptions.
On January 22, 1981, Ixtapan de la Sal officially became a city. In 1996, Ixtapan de la Sal was included in Mexico's '100 Ciudades Coloniales' program, a government initiative recognizing cities of historical significance and colonial heritage.
Tourism has become a significant sector of Ixtapan de la Sal's economy, with visitors drawn to natural hot springs and thermal spas. Several hotel chains operate accommodations near the springs, including Ixtapan Spa Hotel and Golf Resort, Marriott Ixtapan de la Sal, and Hotel Rancho San Diego Grand Spa Resort.
Parque Acuático Ixtapan is a local water park featuring thermal spring spas, areas for children and families, as well as water rides. The park includes green spaces and a miniature train for visitors. The park also has an expanse of green area with a small train that tours it.
La Asunción de María, a church constructed during the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors, is situated in the downtown area, near the town hall and the Plaza de los Mártires (Martyrs' Square, also known as Jardin central). The plaza is home to the Monument to the Martyrs and several buildings dating to the early 20th century.
A point of interest is the Arturo San Roman Boulevard; within a few miles' stretch are several large sculptures. The first, at the entrance of the town, is the Iztapancihuatl (goddess from thermal water). There is also a water fountain depicting Diana Cazadora. Also within this area is the Monumento a los Mártires de Ixtapan (Monument to the Martyrs of Ixtapan), which honours the residents of Ixtapan killed in a 1912 battle against Zapatista forces.
Located fifteen kilometers from the town, Las Grutas de la Estrella are caverns that have been formed by the dissolving of limestone by groundwater seeping from the Chontalcuatlan and San Jeronimo rivers. These caverns are filled with stalactites and stalagmites of various colors.