this is the most visited place by local people if you like to travel in this way go there and enjoy being surround by locales! More

There were upwards of a billion people it seemed back in that day in July of 2011 when my new bride and I went there. Nice, simple place, but dang...much too hot to be in hot springs. Only go when the weather is cool...and that doesn't happen that much in San Carlos. Not a good place to go for a... More

This place was campy but very family oriented. It was a fraction of the price of the others. On a weekday it was very empty and still had the great volcano view. Perfect for a picnic or for a family with younger children. More

Where the locals go! our kids had a fantastic time and it was only $25 for our family to spend the day. The pools are clean and the grounds are huge. Get there early on a weekend if you want a shelter, we went on a Sunday afternoon and it was very busy. More

Termales Los Laureles is a great place to see how local Costa Rican families enjoy their beautiful surroundings. We went on a Sunday and the place was packed with families cooking out steaks and swimming in the many pools. I'm really glad we tried a place that was a lot less touristy. The entrance fee was also a plus- only... More

A restaurant owner in La Fortuna told us about this hot springs. We had no trouble finding it as we left town and had a lovely evening there! They only charge $10 per person and you can bring your own food, drinks, etc. There are picnic areas that are covered (with lighting, for eveings) for family gatherings. No foods are... More

About 6km out of La Fortuna town, we spent about 5 nice hours at the Springs and enjoyed it. It was a Tuesday, so there were maybe 15 other people there to share the 4 big pools and the smaller pools off to the side. No food or drink available that I saw, so bring what you want from town.... More

As mentioned by other reviewers, this is not the glitz and glamour type of experience, but for $10.00 per adult it was great value. Good variety of pools / tubs, clean and attractive property, nice shelters with tables, good washrooms and change rooms -- a hidden treasure. We were told this is where "the locals" choose to go, but the... More

"i'm happy." That's all I could say all day at our visit to Los Laureles. It's smaller than the other hot springs in La Fortuna and the Arenal area but you can stop at a local grocery, buy your own picnic and eat at one of the lovely picnic tables spread all through the park. There are even grills. And... More