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Baldi Hot Springs

La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers
Traveller Description: A nice off the beaten path destination for a day, or half a day, which visiting La Fortuna is the Baldi Hot Springs.  These natural springs and... more »
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Toronto, Canada
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This place is a hotel, restaurant and hot springs. We came out for an evening to the hot springs. I thought it was reasonably priced. There are many different pools and levels that you can choose from. There are lockers to store your belongings. Parking at front or if busy, along the road leading to Baldi.

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Tampa.Fl
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Let me begin by stating that being from Florida, when it is hot outside we swim in the 72 degree springs. The "hot springs" was hotter than the outside air in which many of us were already sweating. That being said, the attraction was not what I expected which was a natural settings with some small pools of water. This... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I love everything about this hot springs pools. They have several pools. But I only have time for 4 pools. I wish I have more time to really absorb and relax there. Will absolutely return there whenever I have a chance to visit the area. The pools are clean and love the trees and plants all around the pools. We... More

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zimmerman
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We thought these would be natural hot springs at the bottom of the volcano. It is really a fancy hotel with warm pools. There are three watersides. The first one sucks because it is so slow, and the other two are too violent for my eleven year old son. Never pass inspection in USA. The tour includes a very limited... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Nothing special. Was more like a warm swimming pool. I was expecting something more natural. It was pretty, in a very man-made way.

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Toronto
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

The place looks nice on the surface but be very wary of ordering anything from the bar. Bartenders are rude and the drinks were priced outrageously. There are little kids running around everywhere like some kind of theme park and the food sucks. You pay $31 to enter the springs and $52 of you want to eat the army surplus... More

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Boiling Springs, South Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Wish we would have planned for a longer day. We got a package deal for about $35 per person that included admission and dinner. The hot springs were great and not packed with people. Several options for different temperatures and settings. The dinner was buffet style with great food, tropical drinks and amazing desert options. The restraint had an amazing... More

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St. Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

My husband and I loved Baldi Hot Spring. It has 28 different pools all with different water temperatures and design. We were with a group and had to leave at our appointed 90 minutes, but we would have stayed longer if we had had the option. The pools were absolutely beautiful and it was very relaxing.

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San Diego, CA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This was the only dissapointment in CR. The entrance was really high and didnt seem to be worth it. Very overpriced drinks.

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Atlanta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We hit Baldi after a four hour flight and 3 hour drive into the mountains. The lush surroundings and warm water were the perfect mix for bodies and minds after such a long day of travel. We left feeling utterly relaxed. The springs themselves are very well maintained and very in size and degree of water. Some of the springs... More

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