Hot Springs La Fortuna Costa RicaLos Lagos Hot Springs Tickets
Los Lagos hot springs tickets sell for $65 per person and cover admission to the thermal pools inside the Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort grounds near La Fortuna. The water is heated by groundwater in contact with magma from the active Arenal Volcano, and the pool area plays more like a water park than a quiet spa, with slides on site. This is one of the few listings where you only show your ID at the gate, no printed voucher. Transport is not included, so you reach the property on your own unless a shuttle is arranged separately. This page explains exactly what the price covers, what it leaves out, and how it stacks up against other hot springs in La Fortuna, and it sits alongside hot springs La Fortuna Costa Rica.
About This Tour
This is a straight admission ticket to the Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort hot springs, sold by Tico Paradise Costa Rica through Viator. The $65 covers all fees and taxes and nothing else, so it is a cheaper way in than the big resort passes but you handle every extra yourself. The venue is about a 9 minute drive from La Fortuna town, and the springs run 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
The water comes from groundwater in contact with magma from the active Arenal Volcano, and the resort describes it as mineral rich and suited to hydrotherapy. The pool area includes waterslides, which puts Los Lagos in the water-park end of the La Fortuna range alongside Baldi and Kalambu, not the quiet forest-river end. Two booking options exist: the ticket alone, or ticket plus one meal for travelers who want lunch or dinner on site.
$65 per person, all fees and taxes included. A ticket plus one meal option is also offered.
The listing's duration window runs 2 to 4 hours, and the springs are open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Constructed thermal pools with waterslides at the Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort, fed by the Arenal Volcano's groundwater-magma interaction. The hottest pool is reported at 100°F.
Entry to the hot springs, all fees and taxes, ID-only check-in with no printed voucher needed.
You set it yourself. The 2 to 4 hour window is the listing's estimate, and the pools run until 10:00 PM.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund.
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Live dates and the ticket plus meal option are shown on the booking platform.
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Quick answer The short version
Los Lagos hot springs tickets cost $65 per person and include entry fees, taxes and ID-only check-in at the Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort near La Fortuna. Transport is not included, so you drive or arrange a shuttle yourself, and the property sits about 9 minutes from town. Expect constructed thermal pools with waterslides rather than a natural river, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before your slot.
Key takeaways
- See what else is covered and what is not in what the price actually covers.
- Compare this pass with the Baldi Hot Springs day pass if slides matter to you.
- Read how the day works in what the day is really like.
- Browse all hot springs La Fortuna Costa Rica passes side by side.
What the Price Actually Covers
The $65 is an admission fee, nothing more. The table below separates what the listing includes from what you pay or arrange yourself.
Included and Excluded
The listing's only stated inclusion is all fees and taxes, and the ticket covers access to the hot springs fed by the Arenal Volcano's groundwater-magma interaction. The stated exclusion is private transportation. A towel rental of $2 is reported at Los Lagos, and lockers are reported as included, so bring a few dollars for a towel.
Food and drink are only covered if you book the ticket plus meal option.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
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| Hot springs entry | Yes | Access to the resort's thermal pool area |
| All fees and taxes | Yes | Stated inclusion on the listing |
| Check-in | ID only | No printed voucher needed at the gate |
| Transport | No | Private transportation is a stated exclusion |
| Meal | No | Only with the ticket plus one meal option |
| Towel | No | Towel rental reported at $2 |
| Locker | Reported included | Per third-party reporting, not the listing |
Where the Money Goes
You are paying for venue admission inside a working hotel resort. Los Lagos' pools are constructed and thermal, with waterslides, and the site also runs a butterfly garden and a turtle pond. There is no guide, no hotel pickup and no timed itinerary attached to this ticket, which is why it prices below the guided volcano-plus-springs combinations.
If you want someone else to handle the driving, the Arenal Volcano Canopy Tour with hot springs soak includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Sources: Tabacón hot springs, Baldi Hot Springs day pass and Arenal Volcano on Wikipedia.
What the Day Is Really Like
There is no fixed itinerary. You arrive, show your ID, and the hours are yours.
Getting in
Once you are at Los Lagos Hot Springs you only need to show your ID. The voucher is not required at the gate, so a photo of your passport or national ID on your phone works as well as paper. The meeting point is Los Lagos Hot Springs at Hotel Los Lagos, La Fortuna de San Carlos, 21007.
Your Window at the Pools
The listing runs a 2 to 4 hour duration window, but nothing on the ticket enforces it. The springs are open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, so an afternoon arrival can roll into an evening soak. The pools are constructed rather than a flowing river, with waterslides on site, and the hottest pool is reported at 100°F. Between soaks you can walk to the butterfly garden and the turtle pond on the resort grounds.
Eating on Site
The base ticket covers no food. If you book the ticket plus one meal option, the listing describes it as ideal for travelers who do not need transport and want to take lunch or dinner on site. Otherwise budget for the resort's restaurant or eat in La Fortuna before or after.
Los Lagos Admission Ticket on Video
A day at the Los Lagos pools. Third-party video by The First Timers. We did not shoot it and have no relationship with the creator.
Who This Tour Rules Out
The listing carries two health warnings and one practical constraint that rules some travelers out entirely.
Health Warnings
The listing states the ticket is not recommended for pregnant travelers and not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Soaking in water reported at up to 100°F is exactly why. If either applies to you, look at a cooler-water or non-soaking option, or clear it with a doctor first.
Everyone else: the listing says the ticket is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and there is no minimum age, with infant bands from 0 to 5 and adults running 11 to 99.
No Transport, by Design
Private transportation is a stated exclusion, and you must arrive on your own unless you book a shuttle separately. If you have no car and no willingness to take a taxi, this ticket is the wrong pick. The waterfall, volcano and hot springs tour includes round-trip transport from La Fortuna accommodations, and the hot springs river access at Hot Springs Pura Vida is a simpler low-cost self-drive alternative.
Not a Quiet Spa
With waterslides and a water-park character, Los Lagos suits families and travelers who want more than soaking. If you want a hushed rainforest river, read the guide to Tabacón hot springs or the guide to free hot springs in La Fortuna instead.
Pools at Baldi Hot Springs, Fortuna. Photo: John Menard from Phoenix, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What to Settle Before You Book
A few practical points to lock down before you pay for this ticket.
Cancellation Terms
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund. The listing also states cancellations are accepted until 24 hours in advance, and the ticket can be cancelled if the weather is bad. Inside 24 hours you get nothing back, so be sure of your date before the deadline passes.
Confirm in Writing
If you book a version with a shared shuttle from La Fortuna, the operator asks you to send your hotel name as soon as possible by email through the contacts on your booking confirmation. Do this before your arrival, because the shuttle cannot pick you up without the hotel name. Keep the confirmation message on your phone for the gate.
What to Bring
Bring your ID, since that is all the gate needs. Bring a swimsuit, and bring money for the reported $2 towel rental. Lockers are reported as included, so you can store dry clothes.
Bring cash or card for food and drinks, because the base ticket covers none.
Getting There from La Fortuna Town
Los Lagos sits about a 9 minute drive from La Fortuna, and no transport is included with the ticket. A taxi is the simplest car-free option, and the listing notes public transportation options are available nearby. If you drive, parking is available at the resort, though a parking cost is not stated.
Allow the drive time plus a buffer before the 10:00 PM closing.
Hour by Hour
The listing publishes no clock times. The steps below follow the natural shape of the ticket using only stated figures.
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Arrive at Los Lagos
Make your own way to Hotel Los Lagos, La Fortuna de San Carlos, 21007, about a 9 minute drive from La Fortuna town. No transport is included.
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Show your ID at the gate
ID-only check-in, no voucher needed. Entry is covered by the $65 ticket along with all fees and taxes.
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First soak
Settle into the constructed thermal pools, heated by the Arenal Volcano's groundwater-magma interaction. The hottest pool is reported at 100°F.
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Slides and extras
The pool area includes waterslides, and the resort grounds hold a butterfly garden and a turtle pond. Towel rental is reported at $2.
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Meal if booked
If you chose the ticket plus one meal option, take lunch or dinner on site. The base ticket includes no food.
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Leave when you like
The listing's window runs 2 to 4 hours and the springs close at 10:00 PM, so the length of your visit is up to you.
Pros and Cons
An honest read of this listing against the other passes around La Fortuna.
What we genuinely like
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot, and cancellable for bad weather
- ID-only entry, no printed voucher to carry or lose
- All fees and taxes included in the $65
- Family-friendly venue with waterslides, a butterfly garden and a turtle pond
- Long opening window, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with a 2 to 4 hour suggested visit
The honest downsides
- Transport is not included, so add a taxi or shuttle on top of the $65
- No meal, towel or drinks in the base ticket, and towels cost a reported $2
- The review sample is small: a 4.1 rating from 14 reviews against hundreds on rival listings
- Constructed pools with slides, so nobody wanting a natural river experience gets one here
Who it's NOT for: Travelers without their own transport who want hotel pickup included, and anyone wanting a quiet natural river soak, should book a different listing.
Los Lagos Ticket Questions
Do I need to print my Los Lagos ticket?
No. You show your ID at the gate and the voucher is not required. If you have questions before travel, the operator answers by email or WhatsApp, and you can compare entry styles across La Fortuna Costa Rica hot springs first.
How do I get to Los Lagos without a car?
The property is about a 9 minute drive from La Fortuna, no transport is included, and the listing notes public transportation options are available nearby, so most car-free visitors take a taxi. Travelers who want the drive handled can pick a listing with pickup such as the volcano hike plus hot springs river tour.
Is food included with the $65 ticket?
No, the base ticket covers entry, fees and taxes only. A ticket plus one meal option is offered at booking for lunch or dinner on site, which is how the comparable Baldi day pass with optional meals structures it too.
Can I cancel the ticket?
Yes, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund, and the ticket can also be cancelled for bad weather. That is more forgiving than the Tabacón day pass, which allows no refund for cancellation.
Is Los Lagos suitable for children?
Yes. There is no minimum age, the age bands run from infant 0-5 through adult 11-99, and the venue has waterslides alongside the thermal pools, a butterfly garden and a turtle pond. See how the family resorts compare in the guide to Los Lagos hot springs.
Is this ticket good value against other passes?
At $65 it sits mid-range, above the $29 river pass and below the $180 Tabacón ticket, and it buys a full resort pool area rather than a guided day. Weigh the whole package on our page comparing hot springs La Fortuna Costa Rica.
Who should skip this ticket?
Pregnant travelers and people with poor cardiovascular health, per the listing's own warnings, and anyone without transport who cannot arrange the shuttle. If you want a car-free day, the zip line and hot springs combo includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
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