Hot Springs in Costa Rica

On our fifth day in Costa Rica, we had a great time in the hot springs of Arenal. Right in front of the volcano!
The name of the place is La Fortuna de San Carlos.

Thanks to the geothermal activity around the place there are several places to relax and to have fun with friends and family. The site offers space for camping, besides that there are many areas where you do a cookout. With plenty of tables to eat and electric outlets available to plug your iPad and listen to your favorite music. The place is just a delight!

If you have a very stressful job, these hot springs offer an excellent opportunity to forget about work and get the necessary rest to recharge.


There are many hotels in the area the charge between $75.00 to $250.00 a night. However, I feel that we came ahead when we pay a one-day pass for just $10.00 U.S. Dollars. We stay all day long.
One thing I like is that given the fact that these waters are as medicinals because of all the minerals they contain; The health ministry forbids people with skin diseases to bathe there. This protects the heath of the tourist.

Everyone who visits this place is amazed by the beauty of the place. Most of the hot spring in the area will give a front view of the volcano it is just spectacular.

They have different temperatures ranging from 76 º to 96 º F. Some of the pools do go a bit higher; the temperature will vary between each pool of 96 º to 103 º F.



The hot springs waters are cationic composition as a result of low potassium. The level of sulfate, calcium, sodiums are suitable for our body.

In view of this, many people around the world visit these places around the Arenal Volcano.
Both my wife and I really liked the place because is perfect to have a good time as a family, besides is not so full of people. It was not disorganized, rather; the place offers rest and tranquility. If you asked me what do I think about it, I will recommend it.

The Arenal Costa Rica

This is My Family

On the fourth day after arriving in Costa Rica, we decided to take a trip of four days, with our final destination to the beaches of Conchal. A wonderful place. We left Palmares in the province of Alajuela about 8:45 am.



We decided it was a good idea to slow down in our way there. So we could enjoy 360 degrees view.
We were delighted to see the semi-dormant volcano called Arenal. The lake is also called Lake Arenal. This is located near the Arenal Volcano. This is a very nice trip lasting about 3 hours.


The road is wonderful. It is amazing to see the different landscapes that seamlessly blend with the colors and smells of nature; the fresh fauna makes this journey one of the best I've done in my life. Here are a few photos.

This is a very tourist place. People from many places around the world come to visit Lake Arenal.

There are boats trips and sailboards. Some of the tours last about two hours. This lake is perfect for windsurfing because of the warm waters and strong winds. Fishing is excellent as well, Rainbow Bass, member of the cichlid family, is one of the most species found in the waters of the lake. Their tasty white meat and make them a challenge and delightful - to fish.

Along the road

Lake Arenal is located 10 miles (17 km) from La Fortuna, 66 miles (106 km) from Monteverde, and 87 miles (140 km) of Liberia. Those going from Arenal / La Fortuna to Monteverde can take a boat across the lake, a faster alternative to bypass the lake shore.


This trip is by far one of the best trips I have done. Near the volcano, you can enjoy the hot springs. A beautiful place with many pools of hot natural water that spring down from the volcano.

You will fall in love not only with the trees that shade us tourists but also the whole cinary along the side of the off the road. It is very interesting to be there. You should come and see it for yourself.

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I'd love you to tell me which was your impression of this wonderful lake?