Things to do at Baldi Hot Springs

Baldi Hot Springs is one of La Fortuna's biggest paid hot spring complexes, a short drive from the town centre, built around a stack of volcanic-fed pools that range from lukewarm to noticeably hot.

It leans livelier than its neighbours: swim-up bars, waterslides and a party atmosphere on weekend nights, alongside quieter upper pools for people who just want to soak.

Entry runs to roughly USD 40-60 depending on the package and whether dinner is included, though these complexes revise pricing often, so treat any figure as a ballpark and check before booking. Bring a padlock for the lockers and expect crowds after 4pm, when day-trippers and evening buses arrive together.