Quepos Hot Springs: 4 natural pools with lunch

Swim in four hot spring pools, then slide down natural stone into the river

This activity takes you from Quepos and Manuel Antonio to Eco Termales Fortuna, a hidden hot springs site where you swim in four thermal pools surrounded by forest, then walk a short path to slide down natural stone chutes into three river pools. The outing runs four hours with a live guide in English or Spanish, fruit snack, lunch, bottled water and air-conditioned vehicle pickup included. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Quepos Hot Springs and Nature

• Travel from Quepos to hot springs
• Walk 50 meters to hot spring pools
• Relax in four hot spring pools
• Observe butterflies and birds in forest
• Enjoy natural stone slides in river pools

The experience

The drive out of Quepos takes you away from the main tourist area to a quiet spot where four hot spring pools sit ringed by tropical forest. Butterflies and birds move through the trees, and the sound of the river runs underneath. You walk no more than 50 meters from arrival to reach the pools themselves, so there is no long trek before you can get in the water.

Once you have swum in the thermal pools, the path continues a short way to three more pools fed by the river. Here the water slides down natural stone slides, turning the descent into the pools into part of the experience rather than just a way to get wet. The whole site stays quiet because it sits outside the Manuel Antonio crowds, and the guide keeps the group small enough that you are not jostling for space at any of the pools.

The four-hour outing includes a fruit snack and lunch, so you eat on-site rather than heading back to town hungry. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your hotel, and the guide speaks English or Spanish depending on what you need.

What’s included

• Fruit snack and lunch.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Efrain's Nature Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guided group experience with multiple thermal pools and natural water slides in one outing, rather than visiting a single location on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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 24 h before the start.

What do I actually do at the hot springs?

You swim in four thermal pools surrounded by forest, then walk to three river pools where the water slides down natural stone chutes so you can slide into them. The walk between the two areas is short, and the site is suitable for all fitness levels.

Is lunch included?

Yes. The outing includes a fruit snack, lunch and bottled water, so you eat on-site during the four hours.

What is the group size?

The operator runs this activity with a minimum of two people. If you book alone, you go on a waitlist until another traveler books and the minimum is reached.