cycling to the Tabaconcito free hot springs

Tabacon Hot Springs in Costa Rica costs about $60 / person. Crazy expensive as are most of the spas near the Arenal volcano.

But across the highway you can soak for free in Tabaconcito Hot Springs, a warm river flowing away from the volcano. Very popular with the local people.

The Free Natural Hot Springs are one of the highest rated attractions on Trip Advisor, too.

Many take a taxi from town. Or try to find the local bus. I rented a bike ($15/4 hours). Hot and harsh on the way there from La Fortuna. Breezy and easy on the return, mostly downhill.

cycling La Fortuna