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La Fortuna hot springs

From the resort with a hot river to the free river: day-pass hot springs ordered from best known to lesser known, plus one that only admits guests.

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  1. Tabacón hot springs1

    WellnessOpen

    Tabacón hot springs

    Route 142, about 12 km west of town, by road9.1 km from the centre

    Entry
    from about $80
    Hours
    10:00 to 22:00
    Booking
    Recommended

    The best-known hot spring complex at Arenal: a natural hot river with waterfalls and pools in landscaped gardens, plus pools, a spa and restaurants.

    Source: Tabacón – Thermal experience (políticas oficiales) · 2026 · +2

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Day pass from about $80 per adult without meals (September 2026 guide); another 2026 guide gives $89 adults and $47 children.
    Hours
    10:00 to 22:00 daily (2026 guide).
    Booking
    Day passes are limited and booking ahead is recommended. The card is charged 15 days before and there is no refund for cancellations within 15 days.

    Tip: Water shoes are recommended; children under 16 must be accompanied and children under 6 enter free.

    Nearby: El Chollín (Choyín) River: free hot river (0.1 km) · El Silencio viewpoint (0.8 km) · Arenal 1968: trails on the 1968 lava flow (2.8 km)

    Sources: Tabacón – Thermal experience (políticas oficiales) · Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · Capture the Atlas – Mejores aguas termales en La Fortuna

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  2. Baldi hot springs2

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    WellnessOpen

    Baldi hot springs

    Route 142, about 5 km west of town, by road4.6 km from the centre

    Entry
    $47
    Hours
    9:00 to 22:00
    Booking
    Not stated

    A large, busy complex with 25 thermal pools at different temperatures, waterslides, swim-up bars and a kids’ area.

    Source: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Springs only: $47 adults and $34 children per a September 2026 guide; another 2026–2027 rate source gives $40 plus 13% tax ($29 + tax for children 6 to 10). Under 5–6 free.
    Hours
    9:00 to 22:00; the kids’ area and slides close at 18:00.

    Tip: It usually does not need a booking, but it gets crowded. Locker about $6 and towel with a refundable deposit.

    Nearby: Paradise Hot Springs (0.2 km) · Titokú Hot Springs (0.2 km) · Kalambú Hot Springs (0.5 km)

    Sources: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · Two Weeks in Costa Rica – Baldi Hot Springs entrance (tarifas 2026–2027)

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  3. 3

    WellnessOpen

    The Springs Resort and Club Río

    9 km west and 3.5 km north of La Fortuna centre7.6 km from the centre

    Entry
    from about $105
    Hours
    8:00 to 22:00
    Booking
    Not stated

    A resort with about 25 thermal pools in several areas and an adventure centre on the Arenal River (Club Río) with natural pools, tubing, kayaking and horseback rides; it also has a rescued-wildlife sanctuary.

    Source: The Springs Resort – Day Pass (oficial) · 2025 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Two consecutive-day pass from about $105 without meals (2026 guide); price varies by season.
    Hours
    8:00 to 22:00 on each day of the pass.
    Booking
    No day pass is sold at Christmas, Presidents’ Day week, or the weeks before and after Easter.

    Tip: The guided wildlife sanctuary visit costs extra. Lockers and towels are included.

    Nearby: Tubing on the Arenal River (Club Río) (0 km) · Natura Eco Park (formerly Arenal Natura) (2.1 km) · Volcano Lodge hot springs (guests only) (2.3 km)

    Sources: The Springs Resort – Day Pass (oficial) · Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026)

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  4. 4

    WellnessOpen

    EcoTermales Fortuna

    About 5 km west of town, by road4 km from the centre

    Entry
    $47
    Hours
    9:00–10:00
    Booking
    Required

    Capacity-limited hot springs surrounded by forest, with a few pools from 37 to 41 °C and a quiet atmosphere; there is no kids’ area.

    Source: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    $47 adults and $28 children 5 to 11; with a meal $77 (September 2026 guide). Other 2026 listings give $49 and $30.
    Hours
    Two sessions: daytime (from 9:00–10:00 until 16:00) and evening (16:00–17:00 to 21:30); sources differ on the exact times.
    Booking
    Booking required: capacity per session is limited (sources say 100 to 150 people).

    Nearby: Termalitas del Arenal (0.4 km) · Kalambú Hot Springs (0.4 km) · Titokú Hot Springs (0.6 km)

    Sources: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · Costa Rica Travel Blog – EcoTermales review (act. 28 may 2025)

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  5. 5

    WellnessOpen

    Paradise Hot Springs

    Route 142, about 5 km west of the central park, by road4.7 km from the centre

    Entry
    $47
    Hours
    11:00 to 16:00
    Booking
    Not stated

    A small, quiet complex with pools and jacuzzis from 27 to 40 °C, with morning and evening time slots.

    Source: Paradise Hot Springs – Adult Classic Day Pass (oficial) · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Classic pass $47 adults and $33 children; with a meal $81 and $52 (official shop, 2025–2026 rates). A 2026 guide still lists $42 and $26.
    Hours
    Slots from 11:00 to 16:00 and 16:00 to 21:00.
    Booking
    Booked online by date and slot.

    Nearby: Titokú Hot Springs (0.2 km) · Baldi hot springs (0.2 km) · Kalambú Hot Springs (0.3 km)

    Sources: Paradise Hot Springs – Adult Classic Day Pass (oficial) · Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026)

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  6. 6

    WellnessOpen

    Los Lagos hot springs

    Route 142, about 6 km west of town, by road5.5 km from the centre

    Entry
    ₡16,500
    Hours
    10:00 to 22:00
    Booking
    Not stated

    A day pass with eight thermal-mineral pools, three cold pools and two waterslides, one 80 m long with an underground section; it includes the hotel’s viewpoints and trails.

    Source: Los Lagos Hotel Spa & Resort – Pase del día (tarifas 2026, oficial) · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Official 2026 rates: adults ₡16,500; children 6 to 10 and over-65s ₡10,000; ages 2 to 5 free. With lunch or dinner, adults ₡27,500.
    Booking
    Booked by email or WhatsApp; a 2026 guide notes it cannot be prepaid online.

    Tip: Towel rental (₡1,000 plus a ₡5,000 deposit); lockers subject to availability.

    Nearby: Volcano Lodge hot springs (guests only) (0.7 km) · Natura Eco Park (formerly Arenal Natura) (0.9 km) · Los Laureles hot springs (1 km)

    Sources: Los Lagos Hotel Spa & Resort – Pase del día (tarifas 2026, oficial) · Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026)

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    WellnessOpen

    Titokú Hot Springs

    Route 142, about 5 km west of the centre4.5 km from the centre

    Entry
    $33
    Hours
    10:00 to 20:00
    Booking
    Recommended

    Small, capacity-limited hot springs with eight cascading pools that get cooler as you go down.

    Source: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · 2026

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    $33 adults springs only and $52 with lunch or dinner; children 4 to 11 pay half and under-4s are free (September 2026 guide).
    Booking
    Book ahead because capacity is limited.

    Nearby: Paradise Hot Springs (0.2 km) · Kalambú Hot Springs (0.2 km) · Baldi hot springs (0.2 km)

    Sources: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026)

  8. 8

    WellnessOpen

    Kalambú Hot Springs

    Route 142, about 5 km west of town, by road4.4 km from the centre

    Entry
    Not stated
    Hours
    Not stated
    Booking
    Not stated

    Water-park-style hot springs: slides, a splash area and several hot and cold pools; aimed at families.

    Source: Costa Rica Travel Blog – We compare all 14 La Fortuna hot springs (act. 28 may 2025) · 2025 · +2

    Practical details and sources

    Tip: A 2025 guide places it among the budget options; we found no dated rates on its website, so confirm the price before going. Another source describes 12 pools and a 13 m slide.

    Nearby: Titokú Hot Springs (0.2 km) · Paradise Hot Springs (0.3 km) · EcoTermales Fortuna (0.4 km)

    Sources: Costa Rica Travel Blog – We compare all 14 La Fortuna hot springs (act. 28 may 2025) · Capture the Atlas – Mejores aguas termales en La Fortuna · Kalambú (oficial)

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    WellnessOpen

    Termalitas del Arenal

    Route 142, about 4 km west of town, by road4 km from the centre

    Entry
    $10
    Hours
    9:00 to 22:00
    Booking
    Not stated

    Simple, cheap hot springs popular with Costa Rican families, with several pools in a wooded setting and picnic areas with grills.

    Source: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    About $10 per person (September 2026 guide).
    Hours
    9:00 to 22:00 daily according to the 2026 guide; other sources say until 21:00.

    Tip: It gets crowded at weekends. You can bring your own food. There is a sister site, Relax Termalitas.

    Nearby: EcoTermales Fortuna (0.4 km) · Kalambú Hot Springs (0.5 km) · Titokú Hot Springs (0.5 km)

    Sources: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · Costa Rica Travel Blog – We compare all 14 La Fortuna hot springs (act. 28 may 2025)

  10. 10

    WellnessOpen

    Los Laureles hot springs

    Route 142, about 6 km west of town, by road4.5 km from the centre

    Entry
    ₡5,000
    Hours
    Not stated
    Booking
    Not needed

    A budget option at the foot of the volcano with seven pools, one with a slide, and picnic areas with grills; it also has camping and cabins.

    Source: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    ₡5,000 for adults and children 3 to 10; ₡4,000 for over-65s (September 2026 guide).
    Booking
    No booking needed: pay at the gate.

    Nearby: Kalambú Hot Springs (0.5 km) · EcoTermales Fortuna (0.7 km) · Titokú Hot Springs (0.7 km)

    Sources: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · Costa Rica Travel Blog – We compare all 14 La Fortuna hot springs (act. 28 may 2025)

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    WellnessOpen

    El Chollín (Choyín) River: free hot river

    Route 142, opposite Tabacón, about 12 km west of town, by road9.2 km from the centre

    Entry
    Free
    Hours
    Not stated
    Booking
    Not stated

    A naturally hot river fed by the same system that supplies Tabacón; it has rock pools and free access via a path opposite the resort entrance.

    Source: Costa Rica Travel Blog – Río Chollín/Choyín free hot springs (act. 28 may 2025) · 2025 · +2

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Free. Informal car watchers ask for between $5 and about ₡5,000 according to 2025–2026 sources. Since 2025 there is also a paid entrance, Choyín Río Termal, with lockers, towels and a restaurant.

    Tip: There are no lifeguards, toilets or lights: go in daylight and leave before dark. Theft is common: leave nothing on the bank or in the car. Rocks are slippery.

    Nearby: Tabacón hot springs (0.1 km) · El Silencio viewpoint (0.8 km) · Arenal 1968: trails on the 1968 lava flow (2.8 km)

    Sources: Costa Rica Travel Blog – Río Chollín/Choyín free hot springs (act. 28 may 2025) · My Tan Feet – La Fortuna free swimming holes: El Salto and El Choyín (act. 1 ene 2026) · Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026)

  12. 12

    WellnessRestricted access

    Volcano Lodge hot springs (guests only)

    Route 142, about 6 km west of town5.9 km from the centre

    Entry
    Not stated
    Hours
    Not stated
    Booking
    Not stated

    A hotel with two adult thermal pools, two kids’ pools and two jacuzzis facing the volcano; it appears in hot-spring lists but does not admit day visitors.

    According to a September 2026 guide, its thermal pools are for hotel guests only and no day pass is sold. For something nearby and open to the public, try Los Lagos, Baldi or Paradise.

    Source: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026) · 2026

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    Nearby: Natura Eco Park (formerly Arenal Natura) (0.2 km) · Los Lagos hot springs (0.7 km) · Los Laureles hot springs (1.5 km)

    Sources: Costa Rica Vibes – Arenal hot springs and day pass prices (act. 30 sep 2026)

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