Rio Negro Hot Springs Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Rio Negro Hot Springs in 2024?

Entry to Rio Negro Hot Springs costs from US$25. Expect to pay more for add-ons such as access to the on-site spa or yoga classes. Combo tours start at around US$100 and typically combine the hot springs along with other Rincon de la Vieja attractions such as Oropendola Waterfall, alongside an expert guide.

Q: Can you swim at Rio Negro Hot Springs?

Yes, you can swim and soak at Rio Negro Hot Springs. Several pools vary in temperature from warm to hot—move between pools until you find your bliss. The water is known for being clean and mineral-rich, making it an excellent spot to relax while enjoying views of the surrounding rainforest.

Q: Can you visit Rio Negro Hot Springs as part of a day trip from San Jose?

Yes, Rio Negro Hot Springs are roughly a 3-hour drive from San Jose, so it’s possible to visit on a day trip, albeit a long one. Consider going on a tour that includes round-trip transportation so you can relax and enjoy the ride. Most tours stop at other inland attractions such as the Arenal Volcano.

Q: What facilities are available at Rio Negro Hot Springs?

Facilities available at Rio Negro Hot Springs include changing rooms, lockers, towels, and restrooms. Some tours may include a buffet lunch; be sure to check whether food is included before you go. Because flip flops are not included, bring comfortable footwear to walk between the facilities and the soaking pools.

Q: What is Rio Negro Hot Springs?

Rio Negro Hot Springs is a natural thermal site heated by the geothermal activity of Arenal Volcano. The hot springs are known for their mineral-rich waters and sulfuric mud, believed to have healing properties. After your soak, try lathering on the rich mud and then rinsing off in the cool waters of the nearby river.

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Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

Immerse yourself in the wild volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this full-day trekking tour. Set out on a moderate 2-hour hike through the jungle and keep a lookout for wildlife along the way. Cool off with a swim beneath the Oropendola Waterfall then refuel with a delicious Costa Rican lunch. Then, enjoy a soothing soak in the hot springs and volcanic mud baths of Rio Negro.

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La Leona Waterfall Hike And Volcano Mud Plus Hot Springs

This private experience starts from 2 people as participant policy, because when you buy this product, you’re ensured to have a safe, fully adventure and fun experience assisted by professional and experienced local guides. Meeting the friendly, simple, homely community surrounded by protected land full of blue waterfalls, fresh water jumping holes and a variety local wildlife by the foot of an active volcano, which would surprise you any time with its steam and hot water springs showing you our eco friendly country commitment. Offering you a unique and nature contact experience. The client will enjoy the best of Costa Rica’s cuisine prepared by a local and homely town family restaurant.

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Immerse yourself in one of Costa Rica’s notable rainforests with this private tour. Hike around the foothills of an active volcano, swim underneath a waterfall, and take the pressure off your feet in hot springs. No need to worry about training at the gym before going on this excursion; choose between two versions of the tour that vary in physical intensity. Perfect for guests who like to balance an active vacation with exploring the local area.

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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Guanacaste on this relaxing experience that combines waterfalls, volcanic mud baths, and natural hot springs. Designed for travelers seeking a balance of light adventure and relaxation, this tour offers a comfortable and enriching way to explore Costa Rica’s volcanic landscape. Enjoy a scenic walk to a refreshing waterfall surrounded by lush tropical scenery, followed by a rejuvenating volcanic mud bath known for its mineral-rich properties. Continue your experience by unwinding in naturally heated hot springs, warmed by underground volcanic activity. Along the journey, gain insight into Costa Rica’s geothermal landscape as you pass by geothermal plant infrastructure, highlighting how the region sustainably harnesses volcanic energy. Perfect for couples, families, and nature lovers, this experience blends relaxation, nature, and educational context in one memorable outing.

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Discover the volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park as you hike one of its most scenic trails. Follow your guide along the 2.5-mile (3.5-kilometer) Las Pailas loop trail, marvel at steaming fumaroles, mini-geysers, and bubbling mud pools, and look out for iguanas and spider monkeys. Cool off with a swim beneath Oropendola waterfall, relax at the mineral-rich hot springs of Rio Negro, then enjoy lunch in Curubande Village.

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This tour starts with the excited Tubing Adventure. Enjoy non-stop fun and excitement bouncing and splashing down 5 km (3 miles) of class 2 and 3 rapids along this narrow, rushing river of crystal clear water. There are plenty of quiet pools along the way to appreciate the beautiful tropical scenery of the Rio Negro (Black River). Our special, individual river tube rafts are designed with handles and protective bottoms. Guides go with you and ensure your safety. After that, you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at La Hacienda restaurant. Finally, you will relax into the volcanic hot springs at Hacienda Guachipelín wich bubble up on the Rio Negro, naturally heated by the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano - the largest and most active volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. You can use hot volcanic mud, which allows you to have a spa-like treatment on your entire body.

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Let’s enjoy the wonderful geological waterfall creation and the therapeutic healing of mother nature. This is a perfect combination designed to provide adventure and relaxation to your family . This natural wonder is often considered as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, attracting visitors from all over the world. This activity takes you through different scenarios as rock wall tunnels, natural pools and slow rapids admiring the process had been creating over thousands of years this unique place. Later you will enjoy the therapeutic and relaxing thermal water that emerges from the volcano . This is the opportunity to delightful of the healing benefits of the minerals in the volcanic mud and thermal water pools surrendered by the forest!

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This beautiful tour begins as soon as you enter our transportation unit, our driver and guide will provide you with valuable information during the tour until you reach the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, first you visit the beautiful Oropendola Waterfall, where you can enjoy and bathe in the crystal clear waters of the Waterfall, then we move on to lunch where you will enjoy a buffet-style meal, to finish the tour relaxing in the hot springs of the Río Negro.

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Beautiful and relaxing, the volcanic hot springs at Hacienda Guachipelín bubble up on the Rio Negro, naturally heated by the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano – the largest and most active volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Surrounded by a dense dry tropical forest, the Río Negro Hot Springs is a beautiful and peaceful place. The crystal clear waters of the river flow near the 10 pools built on the riverbank and filled with thermal waters filled with minerals, naturally heated in the depths of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. You can access pools on both banks of the river thanks to two suspension bridges. We have dressing rooms, bathrooms, and lockers at the entrance of the hot springs. From there, you can walk 350 meters along a beautiful path in the woods until you reach the thermal springs. Then get ready for a refreshing dip in the La Oropendola Waterfall. It is a small walk along a path of varied terrain that leads to the river.

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"On this tour we offer a unique and unforgettable experience, ideal for those who want to explore the best of Rincón de la Vieja. We will enjoy an exciting hike along the fascinating volcanic trails of the National Park, where you can appreciate the incredible biodiversity and geothermal landscapes. The visit to the impressive La Oropéndola Waterfall will be a moment of connection with nature, with the option to refresh ourselves in its crystalline waters. After going for a delicious buffet lunch with typical Costa Rican dishes, we will recharge our batteries to enjoy the next destination: the relaxing hot springs of Río Negro, where we can also enjoy volcanic mud baths. All this accompanied by a personalized service and comfortable and modern transportation. This is the perfect option for those looking to combine adventure and nature in a complete experience, we are going to have a PURA VIDA time."

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Our private transport service offers a safe, convenient, and flexible way to travel anywhere within Costa Rica. All the vehicles used for private transportation are air conditioned, well-maintained minibuses (passenger vans) driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican bilingual professionals. Another nice feature of private transport is that it allows one hour of free wait time for the journey, giving your group opportunities to pose for photographs, take bathroom breaks, or enjoy a meal. Enjoy your way with Wi-Fi inside the vans and our drivers, they will show you our amazing country!

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Adventure seekers will enjoy this full-day tour to Vida Aventura Ranch and Nature Park, nestled in the scenic mountains of Guanacaste. Fly through the treetops on a series of ziplines, and then return to solid ground for a horseback ride complete with stunning vistas of two active volcanoes. Unwind after your adventure at our beautiful thermal pools. Your tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

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What are people saying about Rio Negro Hot Springs

Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

Joseph_G, Dec 2025

Go on this tour!!

A long day but very informative! Saw & learned about fauna & animals. Waterfall dip was refreshing. The hot springs set up is very well done, clean changing rooms & lockers. Great setting!

Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

James_F, Mar 2026

Had great time on the...

Had great time on the short hike and swim in the waterfall/hot springs. Great nature reset for our trip

Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Combo Private Tour

Liz_P, Mar 2026

Best Tour Ever

Best tour ever, did on a great hike, then hit the Hot Springs and the waterfall were just the most amazing spots ever. Our tour guide from Gabriel Custom tours was beyond great!!! Knew so much about the area and made our trip so fun and chill!

Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

Kelly_G, Mar 2026

Great trip for teens!

This was a great experience for the whole family! The only thing that could have made it better was if we spent more time at the waterfall. We were told we’d spend an hour there but we were only there for 20 minutes. The food at lunch was delicious!

Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Combo Private Tour

Daniel_G, Mar 2026

Highly Recommend!

We loved this excursion! Gabriel was awesome! He was so knowledgeable and engaging. He was very professional and personable. We learned a ton about the diversity of Costa Rica's flora and fauna. The hike was the fun and interesting. Lunch was yummy and in a nice setting. Our waterfall swim was refreshing and the mud bath/hot springs were relaxing.

Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

Lauri_M, Mar 2026

Great hike, waterfall and hot springs!

This was a great all day excursion! We got to see many things. A few things that could be improved is having a larger vehicle, like a bus, pick us up. We had a very cramped van with all full seats. It would have been great to get up close to the volcano, but we were told it was unsafe. Oh well, we still saw a lot of things 😃.

Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Combo Private Tour

Madhavi_R, Feb 2026

Costa Rica gold!

Magical day exploring quiet waterfalls, hot springs, getting a volcanic mud scrub, swimming in a lagoon under a waterfall, enjoying a delicious lunch and making a quick souvenir stop. Mario did a fantastic job of planning the day to be seamless and crowd-free while helping us enjoy each experience as fully as possible. Well worth the money and 5 stars for anyone looking to pack a lot of Costa Rica into 8 hours!