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Tabacon Hot Springs

at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
506 2519 1999
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Meridian, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Tabacon Grand Spa Resort so were able to come and go to the hot springs as we pleased. The surroundings were unbelievably beautiful and incredibly relaxing. Our kids loved the smoothies at the swim up bar. We didn't eat at the restaurant, but it looked and smelled delicious!

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Sydney, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

I was only able to spend a few hours at Tabacon Hot Springs because I went as part of a day tour that included several stops. Towels, lockers and drinking water were provided when we arrived. The Hot Springs were amazing and so relaxing and there were so many of them that I had no problem one I could have... More

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Brookline, New Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Fun if it's a sunshiny day but really awesome during one of these rainforest downpours!!! They have a swim-up bar --serving all kinds of drinks and some burgers, ceviche etc. At night, you can dry up and go for dinner---great Italian buffet the night we went. Lockers, towels, whatever you need. Transportation from the Tabacon Resort ran every 5 minutes... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

After hiking all day this was well deserved. We meandered through the grounds and especially liked Shrangri La. It's private and secluded. Dinner in the lobby area restaurant was excellent buffet style. We had a little bit of everything. Great food.

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New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

A must do, nice to relax in the hot springs after a hike. Friendly service and excellent dinner at the restaurant.

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Clewiston, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

The springs are always a favorite spot of ours to visit while we are in Costa Rica. The remodeling of the adults only part of the springs are beautiful and very romantic. Our lunch buffet was wonderful and my whole family enjoyed it greatly.

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

We were pleasantly surprised by the Tobacon hot springs. Totally beautiful with many hot spring pools to chose from and explore. Tropical grounds. Plenty of places to get away from the crowds. The main pool has a swim up bar and a water silde. There is also an adult only area at the springs. locker rooms and showers were clean.... More

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St. Paul, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013 via mobile

I debated about which hot springs to visit but didn't want to regret not seeing the top of the line place. We decided to go for the discounted nighttime pass and got there about 30 minutes early and were allowed in right away. Arriving at that time was perfect since we were able to explore and take pictures while it... More

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

I have been to hot springs before (Strawberry Park in Colorado) and Tabacon was nothing like that... SO much better. Truly a 5 star experience. After a hike around the volcano, our tour brought us to Tabacon for a couple of hours of soaking and a dinner buffet. A+ on both accounts. Nt cheap, but why skimp when you can... More

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East Windsor, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

We visited the hot springs for one night on our honeymoon and bought a package that included a buffet dinner. The hot springs were much bigger than I had expected them to be, there are many different entry points. It is hard to conceptualize that they are natural and you are not at a water park, as these springs feel... More

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