A Day at Blue River Resort Hot Springs and Spa

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Key Information

Options: Book tour from Guancaste beaches & hotels like Grand Papagayo, Coco beach, Tamarindo, Pinilla or Conchal or Liberia. Or drop by (come by car)
Pick Up: 8:00 am
Return: Arrive about 6:30 pm at your drop-off point
Includes: Welcome cocktail, locker, guided (bilingual) tour of private waterfalls and blue river, a la carte lunch, botanical gardens, butterfly gardens, hot springs, pools, natural mud treatment
Bring: Comfortable clothing, insect repellent & hiking shoes for the tour. Also a bathing suit, sunscreen, (depending on weather conditions a rain jacket and extra clothing).
Price Per Person:
Shuttle package: $105 adult & $89 children between 4-12 years
Drop in: Prices and Packages – click here
Extras: Food and beverages also available at Tiki Bar and Restaurant. Spa Treatments
Note:
Cash deposit toward locker and towel use may be required
Special rates may apply to nationals
Reserve at least a day in advance.
Price and availability are subject to change.

A day in paradise is a day at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs. The surroundings will enchant. After soaking in the rainforest beauty and the volcano views, swim in natural mineral “emerald green” hot springs. And that is just the beginning. If you drop by, the entrance fee includes access to:

  • 4 Natural Mineral “Green” Hot Springs Pools
  • Fresh Water Pool and Bullet Waterslide
  • Natural Mud Bath & Sauna
  • Botanical Gardens (with over 700 varietals)
  • Hummingbird Center
  • Butterfly Farm
  • Tropical Fish and Frog Pond
  • Spa Treatments
  • Gym & Sauna
  • Tiki Bar & Restaurant

The Tiki Bar and Restaurant overlooks majestic Rincon de la Vieja volcano, which serves continental and local cuisine. Choose from large selection of refreshments and delicious meals by our renowned chef. Our prices are reasonable.

Entrance and Lunch

At your option, we offer a package included in the entrance fee, that includes a delicious lunch served between 10 am to 2 pm.

Entrance Lunch and Tour

Another option, that can be included in the entrance fee, comes with a delicious lunch and a tour to our private waterfalls and volcanic blue river for a swim. Come on horseback or by car.

Getting Here

We pick-up from the beach resorts of Guanacaste and Liberia. By car, from Liberial, Guanacaste International Airport, the drive takes less than 75 minutes. You’ll be leaving the hot dry climate behind and entering a lush mountain rainforest, ascending through gorgeous scenery and then descending into to a tropical lush moderate temperature. The signage along the road is clearly marked from the Liberia airport, along the Pan American Highway and to the resort. Once you leave the highway, your will witness the gorgeous views of Santa Rosa and Cacao mountain range on your left and majestic Rincon de la Vieja national park on the right. The rolling dry pasture land will begin to give way after climbing to about 700 meters. Then there are a series of hills and a slow descent into a valley. The road winds its way to the the north (Caribbean) base of Rincon de la Vieja. The humidity rises, the weather cools and greenery becomes thicker. Before you know it, you are in the rainforest, crossing Rio Celeste, a gorgeous blue volcanic river. A few hundred meters along the river, is Blue River Resort & Hot Springs. See map and directions.

Take in a whole day of activities or just relax. Being surrounded by Rincon de la Vieja volcano views and lush vegetation will immediately transport you to a world of enchantment. Here is a short descriptive of the activities available:

Natural Mineral Hot Springs Pools

Enjoy four enchanted natural mineral hot water pools, each different in appearance and temperature. The water is truly magical with high mineral, natural green healing powers. Also, enjoy the fresh water pool and huge slide. All are constantly fed from the water springing forth from the hot volcanic rock formations under the ground. Learn more…

Blue River Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Gardens

While meandering through tropical rain forest trails, you will be enticed to stop and gaze, taking in the colors, smells and beauty of the over 1,000 species of plants. There are also many attractions to delight your senses, including the butterfly gardens, the toucans, the lagoon, the iguana center and the hummingbird center. Learn more…

At Blue River Butterfly Gardens we farm colourful varieties native to Costa Rica in a large enclosure, with places to sit and be surrounded by their world. Learn more…

Blue River Work-Out

Enjoy the fully equipped gym, dry sauna and steam sauna.

Blue River Spa

Pamper yourself to one of the many treatments available at the full service Blue River Spa. Learn more…

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