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Hot Springs
Beneath La Fortuna the lava is still curdling and heating countless bubbling springs. There
are free, natural hot springs in the area that any local can point you toward. If you're after a
more comfortable experience, consider one of the area's resorts.
Eco Termales Hot Springs
HOT SPRING
2479-8787;
www.ecotermalesfortunacr.com
; adult/child US$34/29;
10am-9pm; )
A large, forbidding gate leads to this recommended, reservation-only complex. Everything
from the natural circulation systems in the pools to the soft, mushroom lighting is under-
stated yet luxurious. Just 100 visitors per four-hour slot are welcomed at 10am, 1pm and
5pm. Dinner is served in the evening.
Paradise Hot Springs
HOT SPRING
A relative newcomer to the spring scene, this low-key place has one lovely, large pool with
a waterfall, and several smaller pools, surrounded by lush vegetation and tropical blooms.
The pools vary in temperature (up to 40°C), some with hydromassage. Paradise is much
simpler than the other larger spring settings, but there are fewer people, and your experien-
ce is bound to be more relaxing and more romantic. Lockers, towels and non-alcoholic
drinks are included with admission.
There's a nice restaurant if you want to eat or drink something more potent.
Springs Resort & Spa
HOT SPRING
mission US$50; 8am-10pm; )
If you're looking for a luxurious hot-spring experience, the Springs features 18 free-form
pools with various temperatures, volcano views, landscaped gardens, waterfalls and swim-
up bars, including a jungle bar with a water slide. The whole scene is human-made, but it's
lovely.
Tabacón Hot Springs
HOT SPRING
