Baldi Hot Springs: Relax by Arenal Volcano

Situated at the foot of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Baldi Hot Springs features mineral-rich thermal pools offering stunning views of the volcano. As the largest hot spring facility in the area, it provides an ideal way to unwind following a hike in the Arenal Volcano National Park.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 25 thermal water pools Situated within the lush greenery of the humid tropical forest and nourished by clear waterfalls, these 25 thermal water pools warmly greet all guests.
    The pristine water offers a therapeutic experience, enhanced by the melodious birdsong and the soothing sound of cascading water, inviting visitors to…
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Private transportation
Location
Baldi Hot Springs
Ruta 142,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrea_h
Feb 25, 2026
Baldy Hot Springs!!!! - Beautiful location, well- maintained, excellent thermals, courteous staff and very helpful. Especially at check- in. We had a glitch at check-in and both Baldi staff and Viator worked to promptly get it resolved. Viator had very responsive customer service representative who answered right away and followed through to get us on our way.
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Roy_d
Feb 15, 2026
Absolutely Gorgeous - We loved visiting Baldi on a day pass. The different pools are beautifully landscaped. It is a unique experience. Everything is meticulously maintained. Staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely worthwhile.
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78nareshm
Feb 13, 2026
Let me help you - Baldi Hot Springs was such a vibe. At first glance it can look like a lot of pools, but once you get in you realize how clear the water is and how genuinely hot it gets. The quality of the water is what makes it. It feels clean, natural, and powerful. There is one pool at the very top toward the back far from the entrance that is extremely hot. I personally love very hot water, so that was my favorite. My friend thought the other pools were hot enough and felt the one I loved was way too intense. So just know there are temperature options depending on what you enjoy. The hottest pool at the top has waterfall pressure features that hit your back and shoulders, which felt unreal after days of activity. It also has what a natural sauna built into curved rock where volcanic steam rises. Sitting there with hot mineral water flowing and steam surrounding you genuinely felt surreal. I had one of those moments where I thought, what is my life right now. It was such a great experience. This is a must do for relaxing. I recommend going after a long activity day. I did this after white water rafting about ten miles total of movement and a lot of upper body work, plus ziplining the day before and a three mile hike. It was the perfect way to reset your body. They have swim up bars, so bring cash or a card if you plan to order drinks. Towels are ten dollars each but you get the ten dollars back when you return them. Lockers are seven dollars. If you are staying in La Fortuna, Uber was only about three dollars for us. We knew we were drinking so we chose to Uber instead of using the rental car. Bring a change of clothes and keep your belongings minimal. The less you carry around, the better. One of our towels was taken by someone, so instead of getting twenty dollars back we got ten, but honestly it was still worth it. If you are in La Fortuna and need a true recovery day, do not skip this. It is relaxing, beautiful, and the perfect balance to all the adventure.
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Matthew_d
Jan 2, 2026
A+ plus - Myself and both my kids 18 & 16. Great place, not too crowded which I feel is a major plus to a facility that could just overbook . Not the case here and the springs are super hot.
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Sherri_m
Dec 30, 2025
Amazing Experience - Baldi Hot Springs is absolutely amazing and well worth the visit. The pools are beautiful, and while there are many to choose from, we couldn’t really tell a huge difference in the temperatures—but that didn’t take away from the experience at all. My favorite pool was the one with the swim-up bar, which was such a fun and relaxing touch. We had heard reports that there might be issues with their liquor license due to the passing of the owner, but when we visited on 12/24/25, alcohol was being served without any problems. The grounds themselves are absolutely stunning—lush, well-maintained, and a pleasure to explore. If we had one disappointment, it’s that we simply didn’t have enough time there. You could easily spend an entire day enjoying everything Baldi has to offer. We would definitely go back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Arenal area.
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Sandra_p
Dec 26, 2025
Hot springs in Costa Rica - Hot springs we're relaxing. The experience was Awesome. Highly recommend it . Staff very helpful and ambionous was so wonderful
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Q8891mrjuliap
Dec 26, 2025
Highly recommend this resort - This thermal springs park is a great experience with lots of pools with different water temperatures. The grounds are beautiful and extremely well maintained. We spent almost the whole day there. Arenal volcano is close by.
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Deborah_b
Dec 13, 2025
Great experience - Everyone was very courteous;especially to my need of needing mobile assistance. My guest and I enjoyed the drinks and food as well as relaxing in various hotsprings. I will be returning.
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Shariq_p
Dec 27, 2025
Generally good, pool setup is creative - It was a good experience overall. Pools were great and creatively set up. $65 admission was high and $7 for locker on top. Guy at the reception behaved poorly, also he was charging $7 for locker using his phone which didn't work. There was no usual credit card machine, which was very odd, almost like he wanted to pocket some of the money.
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Scenic33230219734
Dec 15, 2025
La Fortuna Baldi - I enjoyed the different pool temperature. The fact that the day pass allows you to go in and out of the property makes it more appealing. If you love water, pools and relaxation, I highly recommend it.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).