Tabacon Hot Springs - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
N 10° 29.306 W 084° 43.384
16P E 749221 N 1160317
Tabacon Hot Springs are located in the Arenal region of Costa Rica near the base of Arenal Volcano and are surrounded by the wildly diverse flora and fauna of the tropical rainforest.
Waymark Code: WM2Q3F
Location: Costa Rica
Date Posted: 12/05/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
Views: 136

Tabacón Grand Spa & Thermal Resort is 150 kilometers from San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital, on the road that connects La Fortuna to Lake Arenal, in the country’s northern zone.

Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica has bestowed the fringe benefit of several naturally heated thermal springs on the area around it. Located at the site of the former village that was destroyed by a 1968 eruption, Tabacon Hot Springs Spa & Thermal Resort is a beautiful and relaxing place to go to relax. A series of variously sized pools, fed by natural springs, are spread out among lush gardens. One of the stronger streams flows over a sculpted waterfall, with a rock ledge underneath that provides a great spot to sit and receive a hydraulic shoulder and neck massage.

Tabacón Resort’s hot springs are 97% rain-based and 3% magma-based. Rainwater enters the earth through fissures on the surface and is then heated by magma found in the earth’s core. Once heated, the waters rise to surface, taking with them minerals found in the earth’s rocky stratus. Thus, the resort’s waters are loaded with minerals.

This Resort was the last stop on our week-long vacation to Costa Rica and it was a perfect ending to a wonderful vacation. After the stress of driving in some parts of Costa Rica, a nice relaxing 2-day visit to Tabacón was an amazing way to unwind. We highly recommend it.

Additional information about the Tabacon Hot Springs is available on the internet (visit link).
Temperature (F): 30

Temperature (C): 27 C to 42 C

Type: Developed

Cost?: Use Fee

Open to the Public?: yes

Clothing Optional?: yes

Other Amenities:
Tabacón Grand Spa & Thermal Resort is comprised of 114 guest rooms and a unique Spa, featuring natural hot springs and mineral rivers within a exceptional rainforest and exotic gardens landscape, all located near the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano and the Arenal National Park.


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