Las Hornillas Volcano Hot Spring
Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location
- Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Las Hornillas Volcano Hot Spring, near Liberia in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, owes its heat to the nearby Rincón de la Vieja volcano. The sulfurous water, close to 44°C, is enjoyed in an open-air pool or as wild bathing.
Insider tip — Las Hornillas sits within the geothermal field of Rincon de la Vieja volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, where boiling mud pots and fumaroles surround natural hot spring pools. The sulfurous waters reach high temperatures near the vents, and visitors must follow marked paths to soak safely in the cooler lower pools. The landscape of bubbling earth and cloud forest canopy makes this one of Central America's most dramatic thermal experiences.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.