Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Termales del Bosque
HOT SPRINGS
(
2460-4740;
www.termalesdelbosque.com
; hot springs incl lunch adult/child US$21/19;
)
Luxury here is low-key, with therapeutic soaking available in seven natural hot- and
warm-water springs. The stone pools are surrounded by lush greenery and built into the ri-
verbank, in a forested valley populated by morpho butterflies. It's a welcome antidote to
the overdone, overpopulated springs in La Fortuna.
In addition to the springs, several airy cottages are arranged around the junglelike
grounds at this recommended resort (doubles including breakfast US$95).
El Tucano Resort
HOT SPRINGS
( 2460-6000;
www.hoteltucano.com
;
spa admission US$75; )
This posh but ageing resort is set amid gorgeous primary forest. The thermal springs are
tapped into three warm pools of varying temperatures - perfect for soaking away your ills.
The most unique feature is the spring-fed river that streams through the property, creating
warm rapids and hot holes to delight local swimmers.
The spacious, colonial-style rooms (doubles US$120 to US$136, suites US$145 to
US$200) enjoy forest views from the terrace.
Getting There & Away
The Terminal Quesada is about 2km from the center of town. Taxis (US$1) and a twice-
hourly bus (US$0.50) make regular runs between town and the terminal. Walking there is
fine if you don't mind hauling your luggage uphill. Popular bus routes from Ciudad
Quesada:
La Cruz and Peñas Blancas
US$7, six hours, 6am (Transnorte) and 2pm (La Cañera).
La Fortuna
US$2, 1½ hours, 12 daily between 5:15am and 9:30pm.
Los Chiles
(Chilsaca) US$5, two hours, 12 daily from 5am to 7:15pm.
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
(Transportes Linaco) US$4, two hours, eight daily from
4:40am to 6:30pm.
San José
(Autotransportes San José-Venecia) US$4.50, 2½ hours, 11 daily from 5am to
6pm.
