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Activity Arenal, La Fortuna

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

An activity in Arenal, La Fortuna, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa in Arenal, La Fortuna
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Why go

Volcano-fed hot springs running through landscaped rainforest.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in La Fortuna, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Arenal 1968, 3.2 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Arenal
Price
$$$$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in La Fortuna, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Arenal 1968

    Private reserve with lava-field trails and lake views.

    Outdoors · 3.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Arenal Volcano National Park

    Trails over 1968 lava flows with views of the volcano's cone.

    Outdoors · 3.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

    Rainforest trail with suspension bridges at canopy height.

    Activity · 3.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    La Fortuna Waterfall

    70-meter waterfall reached by about 500 steps.

    Outdoors · 8.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lava Lounge

    Open-air bar and restaurant with cocktails.

    Drinks · 8.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Rainforest Chocolate Tour

    Bean-to-bar chocolate tour with tastings.

    Activity · 8.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is a stop on our Costa Rica Pura Vida route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in La Fortuna

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is our only activity pick in La Fortuna; here is what else we recommend there. See the full La Fortuna guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in La Fortuna run from 27°C in December to 32°C in April; October is usually the wettest month. For Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for La Fortuna from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full La Fortuna weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Noreste de Centro de la Fortuna de San Carlos 13 Km, Provincia de Alajuela, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
Coordinates
10.49161, -84.72204
Destination
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Website
tabacon.com

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Plan on about 4 hours at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Day passes include dinner or lunch; book ahead.

Where is Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is at Noreste de Centro de la Fortuna de San Carlos 13 Km, Provincia de Alajuela, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa appears on Costa Rica Pura Vida, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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