Tours and Activities > Arenal Volcano La Fortuna > Hot Springs Pura Vida Day Pass
Soak in the naturally warm Tabacon river, surrounded by pristine nature at Hot Springs Pura Vida, while enjoying their heated filtered pool and delicous cafeteria and taking advantage of their secure parking and well maintained facilities and trails.
Duration
One Day
Transportation
Not Included
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Description
Hot Springs Pura Vida is a hot springs resort that emphasizes relaxation, safety, nature and wellness.
Their day pass gives guests access to a secure facility with on-site secure parking, kind personnel and well maintained trails to enjoy in one of La Fortuna's most beautiful natural attractions: the naturally warm Tabacon River.
From the changing facilities, it is an easy 2 minute walk down to the clean and lush Tabacon river and guests can choose their perfect spot to soak in the soothing warm water and enjoy the lush surrounding rainforest.
Keep your eyes out as you bathe in the comforting river waters as you may see monkeys or toucans in the nearby tree tops!
Hot Springs Pura Vida also offers one pool with temperatures between 36°-38° C (96°-100° F) with a Baja shelf, so visitors can alternate between the river and pool as many times in any order as they wish. The pool is near the cafeteria so guests can enjoy a poolside drink at the same time.
Starting $45 USD
per adult
Free cancellation
if cancelled before 24 hours of start time
Full cancellation policies below
Hot Springs Pura Vida Day Pass Highlights
- Hours: 10 AM to 9 PM. You may come and go as many times a you please in one day, as long as you keep the bracelet on.
- Well maintained trails to facilities and river.
- Soak in the naturally warm Tabacon river surrounded by lush rainforest.
- Enjoy one pool with temperatures between 36°-38° C (96°-100° F).
- Large free on-site secure parking.
- Clean bathrooms and changing rooms.
- Cafeteria with dining tables, serving traditional food, snacks, alcoholic beverages and refreshments.
- 10 minute drive from downtown La Fortuna.
What is Included?
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be given upon payment, which must be paid in full to book.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied at all times by an adult on the premises at the pool and the river. Children between 12-18 must be accompanied by an adult to enter.
- No outside food or beverage allowed.
- No pets allowed, except service animals with prior coordination and accreditation of both the condition that needs assistance and that the animal is duly certified for such purposes.
- Drones, speakers and coolers are not allowed.
- Loss of locker key results in a fee of 9000 CRC. Loss of towel results in a fee of 12200.00 CRC.
- No smoking allowed
- Hot Springs Pura Vida reserves the right to cancel reservations for visitors with inappropriate conduct, or whose conduct may disrupt or affect services to other customers and to prevent entry or expel from the premises any person who behaves inappropriately, immorally, or disrespects other visitors or company personnel.
What to Bring
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Sandals/water shoes
- Action cam, phone pouch or waterproof dry bag if you want to bring phone to the river.
- Credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted if you wish to purchase food or drinks.
Booking Form
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Cancellation policy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I stay at Hot Springs Pura Vida with the day pass?
As long as you like! Hot Springs Pura Vida is open from 10 AM to 9 PM every day and you may come and go as many times as you like throughout the day. You must keep your bracelet on and the day pass is only good for one day.
It starts getting dark at 6 PM, so you can go during the day to see the resort in the light and come back later at night if you wish.
How hot is the river?
The river is not boiling hot, it is naturally warm. We enjoyed the river for at least 2 hours, without overheating.
Can I get food there?
Yes, there is a cafeteria by the pool which serves snacks and meals like traditional Costa Rican food, pasta and sandwiches, and they also serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Please note cash is not accepted. You must have a credit/debit card at Hot Springs Pura Vida.
Is the river the same one as the free hot spring? What is the difference?
Yes. The river inside Hot Springs Pura Vida is the exact same river as the free hot spring on the other side of the road.
Is there a fee for the lockers?
No, lockers and towels are included in the day pass. They will give you a bracelet for the key. There will be a fee if you do not return the key and/or towel.
Can I bring my phone to the river?
Yes, but we recommend putting it in a waterproof phone pouch or dry bag, as it can get wet.
Is it safe at night to go to the river?
Yes, they have a maintained dirt trail and there are lights hung up on the path and along the river.
Do I need to walk a lot?
No. You do need to walk from the parking lot down to the facilities, about a 5 minute walk on a paved road. Then from the lockers, it is a 1-2 min easy walk on a dirt trail to the river.
You do need to be careful when walking in the river, so we recommend water shoes instead of going barefoot as you may step on rocks, pebbles, and branches.
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