Baldi Hot Springs La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools & Arenal Views

Twenty-five pools fed by waterfalls, all at once

You get access to 25 thermal pools at varying temperatures, all fed by natural springs at the base of Arenal Volcano. Spend your afternoon moving between pools at your own pace, surrounded by forest and the sound of waterfalls. All fees are included in your admission, and the grounds are fully wheelchair accessible, so you can focus entirely on soaking and resting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relax at Baldi Hot Springs

• Arrive at Baldi Hot Springs
• Enjoy 25 thermal water pools
• Relax amid tropical forest
• Listen to birds and waterfalls

The experience

The water temperature shifts as you move between pools. Some are almost too hot to enter. Others cool down where the forest streams feed in. Baldi Hot Springs sits at the base of Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, and the mineral content in the water, drawn from the volcano itself, changes how your skin feels after the first few minutes. You're not here for a single perfect pool. You're here because there are twenty-five of them, each one a different temperature, each one ringed by humid tropical forest and the sound of water falling somewhere you can't quite see.

The facility is the largest hot spring operation in the region, which means it's built to absorb people without feeling crowded. Pathways wind through the vegetation between pools. You can spend an hour moving from one to the next, or you can pick two and stay. The water is fed by natural springs and crystalline waterfalls: that part isn't marketing language, it's just how the place works. Birds call from the canopy. The volcano sits in the distance, visible from the upper pools if the afternoon is clear. Most people come here after a morning hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, when their legs are tired and the idea of standing in warm mineral water for two hours sounds like the only reasonable thing left to do.

Your admission covers access to all twenty-five pools and the grounds. Everything is included: no extra fees at the entrance, no surprise charges for towels or lockers. The facility is wheelchair accessible throughout, with paved surfaces connecting the main areas, so mobility isn't a barrier to getting between pools. You can arrive whenever suits your schedule. There's no fixed entry time, just show up with your ticket and stay as long as you want before closing.

What’s included

Your admission includes access to all 25 thermal pools, the grounds, and all fees and taxes. The facility is wheelchair accessible throughout, with paved pathways and surfaces connecting the pools.

Options for this experience

4 options

Option 123 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

Option 220 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00

Option 319 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 19:00

Option 421 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Tico Paradise Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to soak in mineral pools without arranging transport or worrying about hidden costs: the ticket covers everything, and you set your own pace between pools.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How many pools are there at Baldi Hot Springs?

Twenty-five thermal pools at different temperatures, fed by natural springs and waterfalls.

Is the facility wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, with paved pathways connecting the pools.

What's included in the admission ticket?

Access to all 25 pools and the grounds. All fees and taxes are included. There are no additional charges.

Can I see Arenal Volcano from the pools?

Yes. The facility sits at the base of Arenal Volcano, and views of the volcano are visible from the upper pools on clear days.

Do I need to book a specific time to enter?

No. Entry is not time-restricted. You arrive with your ticket and can stay as long as you want before closing.

Is Baldi Hot Springs suitable after a hike?

Yes. Many visitors come here after hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park to relax in the thermal pools.

What should I know about the water temperature?

Pools vary in temperature. Some are very hot. Others are cooler where forest streams feed in. You can choose the temperature that suits you.