Ecotermales
- Location
- La Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Ecotermales is a thermal resort in La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, operating in the volcanic shadow of Arenal. It sets itself apart from the area's larger competitors by deliberately capping visitor numbers, preserving an intimate forest-bath atmosphere that has become its signature. The stone-lined pools nestle among native tropical vegetation — bromeliads, heliconias, and the dense canopy of the Arenal lowland rainforest.
Thermal water at 38 °C and a neutral pH of 7.3 fills the pools with steady, enveloping warmth, particularly appreciated in the evening when cool air settles over the forest and the surrounding fauna becomes audible. The resort's eco approach extends to its construction materials, low-impact lighting, and careful landscaping. For travellers who want the thermal experience of the Arenal valley without the resort-scale infrastructure, Ecotermales offers one of the most considered, unhurried alternatives in the region.