Hot Springs - Ahhhh - Costa Rica's Natural Jacuzzis

Here are a just few of the more popular hot springs options around Costa Rica:

Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort - They have done everything right. This is the ultimate in luxury. This place truly is a paradise with its gardens, ponds, streams and pools fed by the Rio Tabacón, originating straight from the bowels of the Arenal Volcano. This is the most extensive and luxurious setting to soak your weary bones. Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is located just a few miles from La Fortuna.

Baldi Hot Springs - Baldi is as big as Tabacón and it’s quite nice, but not as luxurious as Tabacón. But you won’t be disappointed, and if you’re watching your budget, this is a great option. The crowd is also younger and livelier. Baldi is next to the Volcan Look Disco and are the first hot springs you’ll come to as you drive from La Fortuna towards Tabacón.

Eco Termales – Located directly across the street from Baldi is yet another hot springs option. Eco Termales is picturesque and more intimate than others with its series of pools set amid lush forest and gardens. However, reservations are a must and you should be aware there's no view of the volcano.

Titoku Hot Springs- Titoku Hot springs is literally right next to Baldi Hot Springs. So close in fact, if you didn't know, you'd think they were all under the same roof. Titoku is actually a part of the Arenal Kioro Hotel and Resort but are located separately from the hotel. The 8 sculpted pools are surrounded with lush vegetation and the lighting at night is quite romantic. Titoku is a more intimate affair than the other hot springs in the area.

Herradura Hot Springs – These hot springs are located in the San Isidro area (75 miles SE of San Jose). These hot springs are small, but will do the trick after a long day of hiking. The springs are located off the road between San Gerardo de Rivas and Herradura. The entrance is 1/2 mile beyond San Gerardo de Rivas.

Hacienda Guachipelin – You don’t have to stay at this hotel to enjoy or take advantage of the hot spring pools and hot mud pools at their spa area. The entrance fee gets you access to all the pools and self-application of the hot volcanic mud. Located in Liberia.

Termales del Bosque – Actually, this is a simple hotel, but it has great hot springs set amid pristine rainforest. Here there are a run of sculpted pools located on the banks of a small river. Termales del Bosque sits on the road from San Carlos to Aguas Zarcas, just before El Tucano; Ciudad Quedada. About a half hour drive out of La Fortuna.

The Springs Resort & Spa - This luxury resort features 3 separate hot and cold springs areas (with 18 individual pools!) along the Arenal River. With temperatures ranging from 76°F to 103°F and environments that vary from raging waterfalls to tranquil forest experiences hotel guests can find the perfect pool for their mood. All the pools are in close proximity to each other so it is easy to hop from one to the other. The hotel offers a misting system and cold water showers around the edge of the hot water pools allowing you a refreshing blast of cool water while soaking in the hot water.