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Baldi Hot Springs

La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
3.5 of 5 stars 399 Reviews
Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers
Traveler Description: A nice off the beaten path destination for a day, or half a day, which visiting La Fortuna is the Baldi Hot Springs.  These natural springs and... more »
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Waterloo, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This was just what the doctor ordered after a long hike around the Arenal volcano. The pools are clean and wonderful, with a wide range of depths, sizes and temperatures. The pools don't feel very "natural" and are likely regulated in temperature, but it honestly didn't bother me at all, and I thought it would. One note: beware the water... More

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Netherlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Nice hot springs. Clean water. Many different baths, even three waterslides available. Looks a little commercial because of the big park. Actually is a little bit to commercial, because a locker will cost you an additional 6 dollar. And the entrance fee already is costly. That really is a shame! Went there in the evening, it was very quiet (low... More

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Denver, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I know there are natural hot springs in the La Fortuna area, but this establishment, Baldi Hot Springs, was a blast. We went in about 6pm only expecting a few thermal pools heated to different temperatures. But we found a sprawling water park with various size pools with crying temperatures, cold plunge pools within the hot spring pools, water slides... More

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Upstate NY
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

What a wonderful place to unwind after a day exploring La Fortuna! So many pools of varying temps to relax in! Enjoyed the dinner buffet in the restaurant after soaking our aches and pains away. The food was good, the service was excellent- well worth the visit. More

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Orange County
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

This resort has 25...yes...25 hot spring pools. One of the pools even has 3 water slides which were a lot of fun. It wasn't very crowded and and property is so huge and spacious there are lots of opportunities for privacy. The pools have different temperatures, some have water falls, some have swim up bars. There is also a hotel... More

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Australia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

There are many mixed reviews about all of the hot springs in the area. We picked Baldi on the recommendation of another traveller and our hostel owner. The tickets were $25-30 each (from the hostel). We thought that we had made a mistake when we walked in, horrible loud music, and an extra cost for a locker. After that, it... More

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Uk - Suffolk
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

More expensive than I imagined and really miserable staff (except on the slides - he was very sweet with my girls, the guys doing the towels and lockers need to be fired). Bizarrely the showers are freezing cold. That said my kids really enjoyed the three slides. The left hand one is nice and sedate and they did it at... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

My wife and I did the Baldi Hot Springs dinner and springs pass for 1 night. This was the only bad experience and only bad dinner of our vacation. The food was absolutely horrible and the choices were very limited. Everything was loaded with sodium and had a cheap buffet taste. The springs themselves felt like a very cheap amusement... More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

The Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica are beautiful, relaxing and a wonderful extravagance after a day of horse back riding or hiking. However, some people may find the scenery a bit "tacky" or "touristy" in the daylight. It is beautiful and in places "secretive" at night. Good for a romantic evening. More

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Monterrey Mexico
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Baldi is cheaper than Tabacon, and the pools are great, they have several pools with different temperatures More

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