Rio Negro Hot Springs and Mud Bath
COSTA RICA
Rio Negro Hot Springs and Mud Bath
toUR sUMMARY
Hot Springs and Mud Bath
Enjoy the soothing hot springs and mud baths at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, where the thermal waters have been valued for centuries. Located by the Rio Negro and warmed by Costa Rica’s largest and most active volcano, these hot springs are a beautiful and peaceful retreat.
Surrounded by a lush forest, you’ll find ten mineral-rich pools along the riverbank, with access via hanging bridges. Try a volcanic mud treatment and rinse off in the cold river before relaxing in the hot springs.
There are dressing rooms, bathrooms, and lockers at the entrance. From there, a short 10-minute walk through the woods takes you to the springs.
4 Optional Waterfalls
Straight across from the reception of Rio Negro Hot Springs are 4 optional waterfalls you can visit. These waterfalls are clearly marked, easy to find and the employee outside of the Hot Springs can also direct you to them if you need additional assistance.
These waterfalls all have water flowing straight from Rio Negro and are a great way to cool off after the hot springs. You can swim in the pools below the waterfalls and there are also picnic tables available outside of some of them as well.
Location
Itinerary
- The tour begins at Rio Negro Hot Springs. A reservation is required in advance for this tour.
- Google Maps Link- Rio Negro Hot Springs
- A 4-wheel drive vehicle is not required to get here.
- Free parking is available on-site.
- The parking lot is monitored during all operating hours, so you can securely leave your belongings and luggage in your car if needed.
- Upon your arrival you will proceed to the adventure center of Hacienda Guachipelin. Here you will check in a receive your wrist band to enter the Hot Springs.
- You will then drive down the road to the Hot Springs. Here you will show them your wrist band and they will give you a towel and allow you to enter the hot springs.
- Hot Springs and Mud Bath
- 10 mineral rich thermal pools
- Volcanic mud bath
- Hanging bridges.
- 4 optional waterfalls to swim in right next to the Hot Springs.
- Extra clothes to change
- Bathing Suit
- Sunscreen and Bug’s spray
- A bottle of water
