Shangri-La Gardens (Arenal)

Shangri-La Gardens in the Arenal Volcano region of San Carlos, Costa Rica, is a thermal resort drawing sulfated and sodium-rich volcanic spring water from Arenal's geothermal field into a series of landscaped thermal pools within a tropical botanical garden setting that blends Asian-inspired design with Costa Rican rainforest ecology. The resort's garden philosophy creates a multi-sensory wellness environment where the mineral pools are embedded within flowering tropical vegetation, water features, and shaded terraces that frame views toward the Arenal massif. Shangri-La's combination of authentic volcanic geothermal water, botanical garden ambiance, and the unmatched biodiversity of the La Fortuna corridor makes it one of the Arenal area's most atmospherically distinctive thermal destinations.