Forget Pricey Pools, Locals Swarm FREE River Haven – But Danger Lurks
Escape the sizzle in Morelos: Tehuixtla river offers cool relief and cheap eats, but currents can be killer.
Feeling like you're roasting on a spit south of the border? You're not alone. When the mercury explodes in southern Morelos – and brother, does it explode – the smart money ain't wasting cash on fancy water parks with sky-high entrance fees. Nah, the real escape hatch, the place where everybody goes to beat the brutal heat, is the good ol' Tehuixtla River.
That's right – FREE. Zero pesos to dive into those cool, refreshing waters. Located near Jojutla, this stretch of the Amacuzac River has become the go-to spot for families and friends desperate to ditch the swelter for a few hours. Forget chlorinated concrete jungles; this is nature's answer to feeling like a fried egg on the sidewalk. You can swim, splash, or just park yourself on the bank and finally breathe.
