Kalambú Hot Springs
Day Passes & Hot Springs · Arenal & La Fortuna · Hot springs water park
A relaxed, good-value hot springs water park opposite Baldi on the road to Arenal Volcano. Warm thermal pools, swim-up bars and a big kids' splash area with volcano views make it an easy family day, usually without the crowds or prices of the large resorts.
- Open
- 09:00–21:00
- Days
- Daily, incl. holidays
- Takes
- 4 h
- Best time
- afternoon
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome
- Ratings
- 4.3 on Google (4,412) · 3.9 on Tripadvisor (336)
Highlights
- Thermal pools at several temperatures with volcano views
- Zero-entry warm kids' pool with small slides, waterfalls and a tipping bucket
- Swim-up bars and a relaxation pool for adults
- Day pass with a Costa Rican buffet lunch option
- Open into the evening; quieter on weekdays
Tips
- Buy the entry plus meal package; buying food separately costs more
- Arrive early to get a cabana or shaded seat
- Bring a towel and lock if you want to skip the rental deposits
- Visit late afternoon or on cloudy days to avoid strong sun
- Weekday mornings and evenings have the shortest slide queues
- Pay at the gate
- Slides pause around 12:30
- No outside food
Good to know
- Slides open and close for maintenance: ask staff which ones run today, follow the lifeguards and skip any slide that looks closed or damaged
- Some reviews mention worn equipment and closed slides; check what is operating before paying
- Slides have age and height limits; small children must be with an adult in the kids' area
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed; lockers and towels are rented separately
- Kids' slides are not always staffed at the top; watch children closely
Prices (as published)
| General admission, adults — ages 11+ · all pools and water slides · taxes included · site shows ≈ US$15 | ₡7 500 |
| General admission, kids — ages 4–10; under 4 free; seniors 65+ and guests with disabilities pay this rate · site shows ≈ US$11 | ₡5 500 |
| Groups of 15+: admission + meals — per person · tours and groups · bookings +506 2479-0170 | from ₡9 500 |
| Weekend buffet-style casado (restaurant) — per person · Saturdays and Sundays · restaurant is separate from admission | ₡4 500 |
Contact & directions
- Website: https://kalambu.com
- Phone: +506 8454 1181
- Phone: +506 2479 0170
- WhatsApp: +506 8454-1181
- Location: 10.47, -84.62 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- El Salto Rope SwingSwimming spot · FreeA deep jade swimming hole on the Río Fortuna with a rope swing hanging over it, a 15–20 minute walk from town.
- San Juan Bosco Church & La Fortuna Central ParkLandmark · FreeLa Fortuna's white church faces the town park with Arenal's cone right behind it: the classic church-plus-volcano photo.
- Bogarín Trail (Sloth Trail)Nature spot · about $20A family-run patch of regrown forest a short walk from downtown, famous for its resident sloths, plus herons, basilisk lizards and colorful tanagers around the ponds.
- El Canto Waterfall (Catarata El Canto)Waterfall · about $14 · hidden gemA small waterfall reached by a steep, rocky road about 20 minutes from La Fortuna, far from the crowds of the main falls.
- Mirador el Nido del ArenalViewpoint · hidden gemA viewpoint near Peñas Blancas, Alajuela province.
- Cascada de PasoWaterfall · hidden gemA waterfall near Peñas Blancas, Alajuela province.
Sources: https://kalambu.com · https://kalambu.com/ · 0012_partner_sites.sql · intel-A.json · traveler reviews checked 2026-10-10