Thermal river and waterfall at Tabacon Hot Springs, Costa Rica

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Thermal rivers, jungle spas and nowhere to be.

Wellness, the way we like it: volcanic hot springs in the rainforest, spa days you can book without staying the night, and hotels where the only plan is the pool. These are our favorite places to slow down, from Costa Rica’s thermal rivers to the calmest corners of the coast.

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Feb–AprBest season

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Hot springs, day passes and slow stays

Tabacón Hot Springs Day Pass
01Costa Rica · Our favoriteTabacón Hot Springs Day Pass

Thermal rivers through the rainforest: what the day pass includes and how to plan the day.

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Things to Do in La Fortuna for Couples
02Costa RicaThings to Do in La Fortuna for Couples

Our favorite days around Arenal: volcano hikes, hot rivers, waterfalls and where to eat after.

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Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel Review
03Costa RicaRio Celeste Hideaway Hotel Review

A rainforest hideaway with its own turquoise river, and the trail to the falls on the doorstep.

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“No plans until the hot springs close.”

Our idea of a slow day