Costa Rica Resorts with Lava Pools

Costa Rica Resorts with Lava Pools
Costa Rica is a tropical paradise located in Central America, bordered by Panama, Nicaragua, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Tourists enjoy its endless beaches, crystal blue sea and exotic wildlife. For nature lovers and tourists seeking adventure, Costa Rica is the perfect destination offering hiking, surfing, rafting, canopying, diving and deepwater sea fishing.

Costa Rica is also home to the Arenal Volcano, another favorite tourist destination, as well as the "creator" of the Tabacon Hot Springs that can be enjoyed at a few hotels and resorts. The Tabacon Hot Springs are natural pools that begin deep in the Arenal Volcano where they are heated to 101 degrees and then flow out to the natural pools of the Tabacon Hot Springs. The lucky tourists who stay at these hotels can enjoy the hot springs on site as a natural and soothing hot tub.

Tabacon Grand Spa and Thermal Resort

Tabacon Grand Spa and Thermal Resort is one of the top tourist destinations in Costa Rica. The resort was awarded membership in "The Leading Hotels of the World" in 2007. Located at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, the resort offers guests to the thermo-mineral rivers that flow through exotic tropical gardens, forming natural waterfalls and hot springs.

Although the hot springs are a favorite among guests, the resort also offers many other amenities and accommodations. There is a spa on site where guests can have a relaxing massage, an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi surrounded by the rainforest and views of the volcano, as well as an on-site restaurant and gift shop.

In each room at Tabacon Grand Spa guests find a 42-inch plasma television, cable TV and DVD player, minibar, wireless internet access, bathrobes, cordless telephone, coffee maker and all bath amenities. The rooms offer elegant and modern décor and sensational views.

Tabacon Grand Spa and Thermal Resort
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Arenal, Costa Rica
(877) 277-8291
tabacon.com

Los Lagos Hotel Spa and Resort

Los Lagos Hotel Spa and Resort is another favorite among tourists, a place the entire family will enjoy. The sensational views of Costa Rica's rainforest and the Arenal Volcano are just the beginning. Los Lagos offers a Jacuzzi fed by the hot springs, large pools, waterslides, a volcano-shaped kid's pool and an on-site restaurant.

The rooms at the resort are spacious and offer air conditioning, satellite TV, full bath, small refrigerator and veranda with table and chairs and a view of the volcano.

Los Lagos Hotel Spa and Resort
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
(+506) 2479-1000
hotelloslagos.com

Lost Iguana Resort

The Lost Iguana Resort offers 42 rooms on 120 acres of the rainforest, where guests enjoy the hiking trails through the jungle, rafting and the La Fortuna Waterfall. The resort also offers sauna, fitness facility, spa, on-site restaurant and bar, double pool with hot spring, and swim-up bar.

Each room has all the necessary amenities such as satellite TV, coffeemaker, minibar, refrigerator, air conditioning and ceiling fans, king bed or two full-size beds as well as a private balcony with volcano views.

Lost Iguana Resort
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
(888) 280-9734
lostiguanaresort.com

Article Written By Teresa Starr

Teresa Starr has been a professional writer since 1998, with novels to her name and credits as a screenwriter. Her novels include "The Questions Within" and "A Forgotten Tomorrow" which are both distributed internationally by Ransom Publishing, U.K. Starr studied English and creative writing at Frederick Community College.

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