Guanacaste Costa Rica Hot Springs and Mud Baths

Costa Rica is a land forged by fire over millions of years, and remains extremely geologically active. It lays on the eastern edge of the ‘pacific ring of fire,’ a massive area of geologic activity that spans the Pacific Ocean. The Central American isthmus where present day Costa Rica lies is the consequence of over 40 million years of such activity. Today, Costa Rica is home to close to two hundred volcanic formations. Nearly half of these show signs of continued volcanic activity, and includes five active volcanos- one of which lies right in our back yard. This geologic activity is the primary reason for the many natural hot springs spread throughout the country.

When rainwater enters underground fissures created by past volcanic activity, it can be heated by magma rising out of the earth’s core. This water becomes infused with therapeutic minerals, and in certain locations, returns to the surface to be enjoyed as soothing volcanic hot springs.

The hot springs of Guanacaste, Costa Rica have long been prized for their rejuvenating and therapeutic properties. Our prime location allows Buena Vista to facilitate many different activities and tours where you can seek pure adventure, get lost among nature, or simply relax in the many naturally healing thermal hot spring pools around Rincon de la Vieja. There is something for everyone at Buena Vista del Rincón.