Rincon Nature Day Pass: Hot Springs, Mud & Waterfall

Slow down and soak in what Rincon actually offers

The Nature Day Pass at Rincon is a five-hour tour combining thermal hot springs, volcanic mud baths, river access, a suspension bridge, hiking trails and bird watching, plus a garden-to-table lunch with coffee, juice and local dessert. The pass sits next to Rincón de la Vieja National Park on fully paved roads and includes free parking and a locker. A live guide in English, Spanish or French leads the experience, which suits all fitness levels and welcomes families with children and strollers.

The experience

What makes this different from other Costa Rica nature passes is what it deliberately leaves out: no zip lines, no horseback riding, no jungle slides. The day moves at a walking pace through Rincon's thermal zones, starting with the warm volcanic springs where you soak in mineral-rich water, then the mud bath where you cover yourself in volcanic clay. The river walk leads to a waterfall where you can wade or simply stand and watch. A suspension bridge crosses the Tizate River, giving you views without the adrenaline.

The five hours also hold hiking trails through the forest, where bird watching happens naturally as you move: colorful species show up without you hunting for them. A cultural tour woven through the day teaches you about Costa Rican traditions and how people live here. By midday you're sitting down to a garden-to-table lunch that includes coffee, fresh juice, water and a local dessert, all sourced from the property's organic gardens.

Rincon sits next to Rincón de la Vieja National Park and is reached on fully paved roads, which matters if you're traveling with young children or prefer not to navigate rough terrain. Free parking and a locker mean you can leave your car and your bag secure while you're in the water and mud. A live guide in English, Spanish or French walks the day with you, and the pass is built for all fitness levels: families with strollers, solo travelers, couples looking to move slowly through the landscape.

What’s included

• Thermal hot springs.
• volcanic mud bath.
• river access and waterfall.
• suspension bridge over the Tizate River.
• hiking trails.
• bird watching.
• cultural tour.
• garden-to-table lunch with coffee, juice, water and local dessert.
• free parking.
• locker for your belongings.
• live guide in English, Spanish or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Rincon Thermals & Adventures

Is this one for you?Spend your morning and early afternoon moving through thermal waters, mineral mud, river walks, and forest trails, with lunch and a guide included so you can simply be outside.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): 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 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at the hot springs and mud bath at Rincon?

The thermal hot springs are warm volcanic waters where you soak and relax. The mineral mud bath lets you cover your skin in volcanic clay rich in minerals, then rinse off in the river. Both are part of the five-hour pass and happen early in the day.

Is there food included, or do I need to bring my own lunch?

Garden-to-table lunch is included in the pass, with coffee, juice, water and a local dessert. You don't need to pack a meal.

How far is Rincon from the main towns, and are the roads easy to drive?

Rincon is located next to Rincón de la Vieja National Park and is reached on fully paved roads, making it accessible without rough terrain driving. Free parking is included.

Does the pass include the waterfall and suspension bridge, or are those extra?

Both the waterfall and the suspension bridge over the Tizate River are included in the Nature Day Pass, along with river access, hiking trails and bird watching.