Hot Springs in Arenal Costa Rica 

The two major Hot Spring in La Fortuna and around Arenal are:

Tabacon Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs...

Both are great for relaxing and view the active Arenal Volcano and it's lava spewing eruptions. Read below for details...

Tabacon Hot Springs

The Tabacon Hot Springs, part of the Tabacon Spa & Resort, provide guests with a variety of different thermal pools set in a natural paradise. The intrinsic beauty of the surroundings, combined with the luxurious facilities, makes Tabacon the perfect place to relax and be pampered.

Facilities include restaurant, bar, full spa, landscaped gardens, water slide, changing rooms, pools and hot springs.

The springs vary in temperature from cool to 42º C. 

Tabacon is a very popular spot. Both the springs and resort reach maximum occupancy during certain times of the year. There is no guarantee to access of the springs if you are not a guest.

On the downside Tabacon proffers a resort, sometimes snobbish, atmosphere. It is not cheap. Some also warn that it is located in a high-risk zone. Transport to La Fortuna is no longer included as a service to visitors of the hot springs.

Rates & Hours:

Tabacon Hot Springs is no longer as directly open to the general public. Entry is limited to guests of the Resort and those wishing to purchase a $70 package, which includes one meal and admission to the springs.

Open Noon to 10:00 pm daily.

map of hot springs - official Tabacon site

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Baldi Hot Springs

Baldi is a newer, and less posh hot spring, located nearer the town of La Fortuna. They are continuing to expand and now offer a hotel, restaurant, and springs. There is also a spa and conference room. The growth has also increased the price. Still a lot less expensive than Tabacón.

A short taxi ride from most hotels, Baldi Hot Springs, has two springs with swim up bar, cold and hot water, changing facilities, and tropical gardens. The pools are spread around the grounds, sculpted with stones and framed by lush plants.

Many types of treatments and massages are available from the spa, which take advantage of the thermal waters, minerals and other volcanic properties. The restaurant serves the typical fare: hamburgers, rice dishes, fish, meats, salads, fries. On a good night you can sit in a pool, drink in hand, watching the lava flow down the volcano!

Rates: US$25 per Person (Packages can be purchased including meals)

Hours: Noon to 10:00 pm

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