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Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa

La Fortuna, Northern Plains · $$$$

Verified against live sources on June 16, 2026

Five-star resort just outside La Fortuna, built around the only natural thermal river flowing from Arenal Volcano, set within a private rainforest reserve. It has 105 rooms and suites with rainforest or volcanic views, several restaurants and bars, and an award-winning open-air spa. Guests get unlimited access to the thermal river and the adults-only Shangri-La Gardens.

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