Baldi Hot Springs

Baldi Hot Springs is a large, popular geothermal resort located near the town of La Fortuna in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. It sits in the shadow of the highly active Arenal Volcano. The resort takes advantage of its prime location to utilize the natural heat provided by the volcano's geothermal activity.

Baldi Hot Springs boasts a massive complex featuring over 25 man-made thermal pools at varying temperatures. The water temperatures in these pools can range from comfortably warm to very hot, catering to all preferences. This makes it one of the largest and most diverse hot spring facilities in the Arenal region.

Yes, Baldi Hot Springs functions as a full-day resort and is very family-friendly, offering much more than just soaking pools. The facility includes multiple water slides of varying heights, a dedicated children's pool area, and even a swim-up bar for adults. Families can also take advantage of the on-site restaurants and lush tropical gardens.

The water used at Baldi Hot Springs is naturally heated deep underground by the magmatic activity of the nearby Arenal Volcano. As rainwater seeps into the earth, it is superheated by molten rock and then pushed back up to the surface through natural fissures. The resort captures this mineral-rich water and feeds it into its various pools.