If, you have been looking for best place to give your body some much deserved rest and rejuvenation. Then do not waste time and plan a trip to Tabacon Hot springs, La Fortuna. On account of the Volcanic activity of the Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna is bubbling with Hot Springs and the Tabacon has a slew of very well-designed pools.

Our Story:

After we got married, in India, things got quite complex and we couldn’t plan a honeymoon. I wanted to make our first anniversary a big affair. In September 2017, My husband and I moved to Costa Rica. As soon as we got there I started planning and searching for the best honeymoon spot.

To my surprise, I found something that was beyond beautiful. Up to that moment, visiting a Hot Spring was only a dream which we decided to make a reality. Trust me, BEST DECISION EVER. To top all of this, it fitted our budget perfectly. We decided to spend the night at the Tabacon in the Honeymoon suite.

Once planning the trip was completed, it was time to hit the road.

We started off from Gauchipelin, Escazu, San Jose at 8:00 am. We stopped by the local grocery and picked up a few sandwiches for the way. It took a little bit to exit the mundane traffic of San Jose, but once we entered Alajuela Province, we were greeted by the sights and sounds of mother nature in all her glory.

From here on the road was like a calm river meandering its way through fog filled forests cutting through the mountainous terrain.

We reached the Tabacaon Resort by 12 noon, a good 2 hrs before check-in. We received a warm welcome accompanied by a fruit mocktail.

Seeing me bubbling with excitement, the concierge asked if we would like to go down to the hot springs while we waited for our room to be ready. “Would we ever!”, I bursted. We were shown the dressing rooms and were asked to meet them at the shuttle when we were ready.

After a quick 2-3 minute shuttle ride, we entered the Hot Springs area and, Oh lord, it was a sight to behold.

The Tabacon Hot Springs

Number of pools: 5
Water temperature range: 72 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
Locker facility: Yes
Towel facility: Yes
Additional amenities: 1 Waterslide
Onsite restaurant: Yes
Onsite spa: Yes
Poolside restaurant: Yes
Inside Pool Bar: Yes
Onsite accommodations: Yes
Onsite sauna/steam room: Yes
Operating hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm Monday through Sunday

What to carry?

Towel
Soap
Swim suits
Water shoes (There are uneven stones at the base, you don’t want to get hurt)

Let me know if you also want to know the amount of clothes we packed, and what we wore 😀 The place is very laid back so don’t worry a lot about what you wear.

Tabacon hotel guests receive complimentary access to the thermal experience during their stay. However, if you are just visiting the region they do have one day passes which is just amazing.

Full Day Pass: Entrance with Two Meals (Lunch and Dinner)10 am to 10 pm
Standard Rates Adult: $105
Child: $40
Peak Season Rates (March April)
Adult: $115
Child: $40

Day Pass: Entrance with One Meal (Lunch or Dinner)10 am to 10pm
Standard Rates Adult: $85
Child: $38
Peak Season Rates (March April)
Adult: $94
Child: $42

Night Pass: Entrance with Dinner 6pm to 10 pm
Adult: $70
Child: $28
Peak Season Rates (March April)
Adult: $77
Child: $32

Morning Pass: Entrance with Lunch (10am to 2 pm)
Adult: $70
Child: $28
Peak Season Rates (March April)
Adult: $77
Child: $32

Day Spa Package: Entrance with Lunch or Dinner plus $100 Spa Credit (10am to 10pm)

If you need a day pass just to enjoy the hot springs without food, it is going to be $60
And for locker and towel you need to pay a deposit of $20

Children under the age of 5 are admitted free of charge when they accompanied by at least one adult.

The children’s entrance rate applies for children ages 6 to 11.

Note : Rates are subject to change without notice so make sure you call them if you up to date charge information.
Call Toll free from USA and Canada + 1-855-Tabacon
Worldwide + 506 2519-1999

Location

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What you do? 

You can enjoy a warm and relaxing bath in mineral rich waters whilst surrounded by lush greenery at Tabacon.

Need privacy?

The Shangri-la Garden area, is an adult only section of the hot springs reserved for hotel guests only.

Collectables:

There is a souvenir shop near the hot spring entrance.

We lazed around the pool, for most of the afternoon.
After a few drinks and a quick bite to eat at the poolside bar, we made our way back to our rooms.

At the room, our baggage placed near the wardrobe and a complementary bottle of wine placed on the center table with wishes for our anniversary.

The room was very spacious, it had a king-size bed to the right of the room, a large sofa and a TV on the left. A balcony that overlooked the forest and a beautiful view of the Arenal Volcano. There was a dining table for 2 in the far left and a study table on the far right. The bathroom was equipped with a large Jacuzzi. All-in-all a very nice living space.

Dinner was at the very elegantly designed Los Tucanes Restaurant. The food was excellent, I had the Pancetta and my husband had the Angus Tenderloin.

We retired to our rooms at around 8:00 PM.

The next morning, we checked out and spent a few more hours in the hot springs, before heading out. We drove about a little more just admiring mother nature. After a quick bite at a restaurant in the nearby town we headed back.

We got back home around 9:00 PM, happy and refreshed. Pura Vida.

Note:

Pets are not allowed.
Prices per person in US Dollars
Staying in the natural thermal pools for more than 15 minutes at a time could lead to dehydration, low blood pressure, nausea and fainting, as our body temperature is lower than the water temperature.
Recommend waiting for one hour after eating before entering the hot springs.