Rincon Nature Day Pass: Hot Springs, Mud & Waterfall

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN · FR +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair 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.