Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Chucaras Hot Springs, in the Orosí valley, Cartago province, offers iron-rich water in both an indoor bath and a rotenburo-style outdoor bath. Sauna and massage round out this thermal stop in central Costa Rica.
Insider tip — Chucaras Hot Springs are natural iron-rich springs in the Orosí valley (Cartago). The rust-orange, iron-rich waters emerge in a wooded tropical setting, a few kilometers from Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park. A semi-wild natural site, less developed than the large balnearios — for lovers of authentic nature bathing.