Tabacón Hot Springs – View of Lake Arenal loop from La Roca Bistró Arenal
Tabacón Hot Springs – View of Lake Arenal loop from La Roca Bistró Arenal
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Tabacón Hot Springs – View of Lake Arenal loop from La Roca Bistró Arenal
04:47
57.1km
1,150m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 19, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 402 m for 103 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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452 m
Photo spot at the park exit
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456 m
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park — restaurant with views of Arenal Volcano
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8.94 km
Free Hot Springs at Río Tabacón
Highlight • Natural Monument
Whole area is privatised by the Tabacon Hotels corporation, that people with limited budget cannot afford to experience this natural phenomenon.
At this spot, locals were coming for the swim many years ago but tourists discovered it.
It is just off the road 142, payed parking available, bikes are free.
As always, be there EARLY, it will be crowded. Night visits are possible but not recommended.
Short walk down will get you to the hot river. Walkway is properly build but after that is all natural, rough.
Be very careful and move slowly over the wet and slippery stones. I'm pretty sure they caused many broken bones.
Water temperature is just right for endless bath. Please don't use any toiletries as I would like to come back one day and see it still exist. Please don't leave any garbage.
There are no changing clothes facilities.
Enjoy it responsibly so our kids can come back one day.
Happy riding.
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9.15 km
Tabacón Hot Springs
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46.4 km
View of Lake Arenal
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57.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
49.2 km
7.83 km
119 m
Surfaces
24.1 km
18.0 km
8.38 km
3.91 km
1.46 km
1.25 km
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Elevation
Highest point (830 m)
Lowest point (350 m)
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Saturday 11 July
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