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| Author: | Hugo [ Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Best Arenal hot springs |
Will be in CR next week and will be doing a day trip with a friend. Planing on the Calypso Cruise but if the weather is still very wet we figure hot springs would be better. What tours or spas have any of y'all taken and how did you like them. I also drink constantly so a pool after the hat tubs with a swim-up bar would be a plus. Any info is appreciated. |
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| Author: | BlueDevil [ Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
IMO, Tabacon Hot Springs is the best of the Arenal hot springs. Years back, I took the one-day tour. I enjoyed myself, but as others have said, the one-day tour makes for a long day; so it's better to do an overnighter. Be advised that a stay at Tabacon is not cheap. A less expensive version would be to visit Baldi Hot Springs and stay at one of the nearby motel/cabins. |
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| Author: | Del Rey Dave [ Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
I agree, Tabacon is hands down the best. |
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| Author: | Don Rico [ Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
I spent the night at the Springs Spa and Resort in August - Great views, 20 pools/springs , good food, spa etc. http://springscostarica.com/ peace, Don Rico |
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| Author: | Hugo [ Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
OK, unless someone else comes up with something better I will tell her the suggestions. Thanks for the info |
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| Author: | BlueDevil [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
Don Rico wrote: I spent the night at the Springs Spa and Resort in August - Great views, 20 pools/springs , good food, spa etc. http://springscostarica.com/ peace, Don Rico Wow, I've never seen Springs Spa and Resort... it looks like it could give Tabacon a run for its money. The two-day pass is priced very reasonably, too. Is this a new place? It's been over 3 years since my last trip to La Fortuna. |
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| Author: | Mucho Gusto [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
Personally, I like Baldi Hot Springs more than Tabacon. I've been to both and the Tabacon employees always seem to have an "attitude" towards gringo's. Plus it's more expensive than Baldi. If memory serves, Baldi has a total of 23 different thermal pools, spas - all different sizes and temperatures. Plus they've got 2 or 3 different swim-up bars. Regardless of which one you go to, you'll have a good time. And remember.... YMMV. MG 
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| Author: | BlueDevil [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
Mucho Gusto wrote: Personally, I like Baldi Hot Springs more than Tabacon. I've been to both and the Tabacon employees always seem to have an "attitude" towards gringo's. Plus it's more expensive than Baldi. If memory serves, Baldi has a total of 23 different thermal pools, spas - all different sizes and temperatures. Plus they've got 2 or 3 different swim-up bars. Regardless of which one you go to, you'll have a good time. And remember.... YMMV. MG I think we got a discounted rate of $20 at Baldi when we bought the tickets at our motel. We originally planned on going to Tabacon for the day, but I think Tabacon didn't even have any $45/day tickets available when we made the inquiry. So, yes, I can understand how Tabacon may have developed an attitude. We had fun at Baldi with its 20+ thermal pools, but had our hearts set on Tabacon. |
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| Author: | Rover [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
Don, does this place have any problem if the gringo brings his novia???? |
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| Author: | Osgood [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkHNXSIqL7o |
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| Author: | Don Rico [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
Rover wrote: Don, does this place have any problem if the gringo brings his novia???? I brought two! So I would say no - and they were two of the finest ass chicas on the planet. Peace, DR |
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| Author: | Don Rico [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
Mucho Gusto wrote: Personally, I like Baldi Hot Springs more than Tabacon. I've been to both and the Tabacon employees always seem to have an "attitude" towards gringo's. Plus it's more expensive than Baldi. If memory serves, Baldi has a total of 23 different thermal pools, spas - all different sizes and temperatures. Plus they've got 2 or 3 different swim-up bars. Regardless of which one you go to, you'll have a good time. And remember.... YMMV. MG I have heard great things about Baldi as well!! Got the same impression from my friend - high quality, better attitude. |
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| Author: | Rover [ Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
Does anyone have a link for Baldi??? |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
This a pretty good general-area Website with specific info though La Fortuna-centric so it doesn't mention The Springs Resort and Spa: http://www.arenal.net/baldi-hot-springs.htm Here's the Baldi Website: http://www.baldicostarica.com/ Here's some stuff on Tabacon: http://www.tabacon.com/ Here's info on a variety of CR hot springs: http://www.anywherecostarica.com/tours/hot-springs BTW, they mention Eco Thermales which is across the road from Tabacon--more modest and no onsite hotel (La Fortuna's about 7 miles away): http://www.anywherecostarica.com/destin ... o-termales CORRECTION: It was brought to my attention that I'd made an error above, that the hot springs across from Tabacon was actually Las Fuentes and that Eco Thermales was much closer to La Fortuna. My bad. Here's more on Las Fuentes (according to this Las Fuentes was closed for renovation--check first before traveling): http://www.bikearenal.com/hotsprings/in ... m=&ucat=2& |
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| Author: | Don Rico [ Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best Arenal hot springs |
From all I have heard, you cannot get hurt with any of the places mentioned - springs, tabacon, or Baldi as long as they are within budget. Having tried the springs, I will probably try Baldi next and the Tabacon. Unfortunately it may take me a year to get there two more times!!! Peace, DR |
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