Spa Days in Costa Rica: Our Top 5

1.Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $195Our pick

Leave San Jose at about 7 a.m. for Sarchi, Arenal 1968, La Fortuna, and a thermal resort. The $195 price includes transport, lunch, dinner, guide service, water, and hot-springs entry. Guides such as Eric, Pedro, Harold, and Roberto have earned strong praise, but the day involves many hours on winding roads.

“It is a fun, long, but relaxing day. We didn't get to see much of the of Volcano, but the stops were beautiful. It was dark for dinner, so no view at all.”

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2.Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass in La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend up to 12 hours at Baldi Hot Springs near Arenal Volcano, moving among 25 thermal pools, water slides, swim-up bars, and a natural sauna. Add lunch, dinner, or both. You arrange your own transport, and meals require a reserved time.

“The well maintained facilities. Everything is as advertised. Very relaxing and enjoyable day. The food is good as well. Service was excellent.”

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3.La Fortuna: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 135 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Spend up to five hours at Paradise Hot Springs near La Fortuna, moving between mineral pools and hot tubs with different temperatures and massage jets. Towels, lockers, changing rooms, and showers are available. Add lunch or dinner if you wish, but transportation is not included.

“Pleasent place with excellent service. Spring pools were amazing. Accessories and devices in a very good shape, with high level of maitenance”

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4.Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $87Top rated

Walk through Arenal’s rainforest on a 3 km guided trail with 10 fixed bridges and 6 hanging bridges. Local guides such as Andreas and Gustavo point out wildlife, while included transport, drinks, and entrance fees keep the half-day outing simple. Hot springs are optional.

“Andreas was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Didn’t hesitate to stop the group to look for animals. We saw lots of snakes and frogs!”

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5.Combo Arenal : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs + Fortune Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $249

Travel from San Jose to Arenal for a full day of rainforest scenery, a 70-meter waterfall, hanging bridges, wildlife, breakfast, lunch, and Los Lagos hot springs. Guides such as Hayro, Fernando, Leni, and Alejandro are praised for their local insight, safe driving, and personal attention.

“Beautiful rainforest and a lot of animals in the wild. Haido our guide offered us the best of Costa rica.”

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