Tabacon Thermal Hot Springs is located 13-km (8 mi) west of La Fortuna with a lovely orchid and incredibly warm waterfall, this spring is located on a spot where the volcanic eruption passed through in 1975.

Tabacon hot springs benefits

The hot springs are composed of 97% rain-based and 3% magma-based water. The rainwater enters the earth through fissures on the surface and is then heated by magma found in the earth?s core. Once heated, the waters rise to surface, taking with them minerals found in the earth's rocky stratus. Thus, the resort's waters are loaded with minerals. Hot springs provide many benefits stemming from various chemical, physical and biological effects. (taken from: http://www.tabacon.com/hot-springs)

• The chemical effects are related to the minerals and other substances in the water, which are transferred to the skin and bloodstream through osmosis. (taken from: http://www.tabacon.com/hot-springs)
• The physical effects are due in large part to the water temperature, which helps dilate the skin, thus improving oxygen flow in the tissues that are being treated. The heat also encourages the flow of natural sedating substances in the body, encouraging muscle relaxation. Altogether, these effects create of a sense of wellbeing. (taken from: http://www.tabacon.com/hot-springs)
• The biological effects are produced by the hydrothermal flora and fauna, integrating micro and macro organisms in a complex union. This effect is called biogleas and is composed of thousand of different species which strengthen the skin's defense systems, helping it to repair itself from external attacks such as aging. (taken from: http://www.tabacon.com/hot-springs)

The spa at Tabacon offers therapies and treatments, as well as yoga and ancient contemplative therapies such as Temazcal.

Tabacon accommodations

• Tabacon Hot Springs offers premium quality accommodations with an outstanding list of amenities such as plasma tv, cable tv, air conditioning, coffee maker, deposit box, Internet access, mini bar, room service, laundry service, etc.
• The hotel offers a pool and Jacuzzi; the latter is filled with thermal mineral water.
• Guests can travel between the hotel and resort's hot springs with a shuttle bus.
• The resort also shuttles guests to San Jose.