Thermal springs Tabakon


The thermal springs of Tabacon are less than 15 km from the town of La Fortuna , which is located next to the Arenal volcano and the lake of the same name. It is the activity of this volcano that heats the water in the springs, in some of them located closer, the temperature reaches + 42 ° C, and in the "coldest" ones, far away - + 27 ° C. Let's talk about the sources of Tabacon more.

General information

In total there are 7 large swimming pools and many small ones. Visitors are attracted not only by the opportunity to be classified in hot springs and to improve their health, but also the special flavor of the area - beautiful tropical gardens, specific loud sounds issued by the volcano, and the spectacle of lava flowing out of its mouth.

Water in the springs has a special chemical composition with an increased content of minerals, it has a very beneficial effect on the body. Special relaxation is facilitated by a floating bar working in the largest of the pools.

Where to live?

In the immediate vicinity of the sources is located 5 * hotel Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, part of the top 10 eco-resorts of the world according to the National Geographic magazine. The hotel is a member of the association of leading spa hotels in the world. It is big enough: there are 103 beautiful rooms for guests, however, it is better to reserve rooms in advance in view of the number of those wishing to improve their health. By the way, the hotel guests visit the thermal springs for free.

How to get to the thermal springs?

To reach the thermal springs Tabakon from San Jose you can by car: first by Av 10 go to the road number 1, continue on the road number 702, then - on the road number 142 (the length of the route is 145 km, the journey will take 2 hours without traffic jams 40 min).