MIRAVALLES VOLCANO · GUANACASTE
Miravalles Volcanic Activity, Hot Springs & Mud Bath
At the foot of the Miravalles Volcano you'll walk Las Hornillas — an active volcanic field where the ground steams and pools of grey mud bubble and hiss straight from the earth. The day is built around what the volcano gives: you'll soak in natural hot springs fed by the mountain, then coat yourself in warm, mineral-rich volcanic mud — the therapeutic kind people pay spa prices for, here straight from the source.
What stays with most people is feeling the volcanic activity right under their feet along the trail — that trace of sulfur in the air that tells you the earth is alive beneath you. If you can, pair it with the hanging bridges: they hang right over the waterfalls, so you walk above the falling water, and the view and the feeling are close to heavenly.
Almost any time of year works — the only exception is the occasional tropical storm, which reaches the country just a handful of times in October and November. A few honest notes: the trail isn't wheelchair accessible, the bridges aren't for anyone with a real fear of heights, and you'll want a moderate level of fitness. Private and guided by certified local guides, with lunch included.
Duration
Full Day
Group
Private
Guide
Certified Local
Level
Moderate
What You'll Experience
- Soak in natural volcanic hot springs fed by the Miravalles geothermal field
- Coat yourself in mineral-rich volcanic mud for a therapeutic skin treatment
- Walk the active volcanic terrain of Las Hornillas — fumaroles, bubbling mud pots and rising steam
- Feel the geothermal activity right beneath your feet, with sulfur in the air
- Enjoy a full day in the Guanacaste highlands with lunch and a certified local guide
Good to Know
- Duration: full day, including round-trip transfer and lunch
- The tour is private and guided by a certified local guide
- Best paired with the hanging bridges add-on (walkways right over the waterfalls)
- The trail is not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for anyone with a strong fear of heights (bridges)
- A moderate level of fitness is needed
- Available most of the year; the occasional tropical storm hits in October–November
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Add-On Experiences
Enhance your private day with these experiences — each one fully private and tailored to your group
Hanging Bridges & Waterfall
Walk a suspension bridge right over the waterfalls.
Always included
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
Swim under the falls, then dry off on the sand.
+ from $70 per group
Río Celeste
Swim the river's unreal turquoise blue.
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Sloth & Wildlife
Spot sloths, monkeys, and tropical birds with a naturalist.
+ from $160 per group
Corobicí & Tenorio River Safari Float
A calm wildlife float on the Corobicí & Tenorio rivers — birds, monkeys and crocodiles.
This adventure lives in a different corner of the rainforest — find it in our Rainforest ComboFrequently Asked Questions
You soak in natural volcanic hot springs fed by the Miravalles geothermal field and coat yourself in mineral-rich volcanic mud, surrounded by the active terrain of Las Hornillas with its fumaroles and rising steam. It’s a full day in the Guanacaste highlands with a certified local guide and lunch included.
Yes. The Miravalles experience is private and guided by a certified local guide, so the day is tailored to your group.
The hot springs and mud bath are gentle and family-friendly, but the volcanic trail involves walking on uneven terrain and the hanging bridges aren’t ideal for anyone with a strong fear of heights. A moderate level of fitness is recommended.
Bring a swimsuit, a towel, water, sunscreen and a change of clothes. The volcanic mud washes off easily in the hot springs, so come ready to get a little messy.
Miravalles is enjoyable most of the year. The main exception is the occasional tropical storm, which reaches the country only a handful of times in October and November.
Our private Miravalles Combo starts at $600 per private group of 2 guests, taxes included. The base day includes the Las Hornillas Volcanic Activity, Hot Springs and Mud Bath, plus the Hanging Bridges and Waterfall, with a private naturalist guide, private transportation, lunch, bottled water and entrance fees. Hotel pickup is included from Tamarindo, Las Catalinas, Reserva Conchal, the Riu Palace and Riu Guanacaste resorts at Playa Matapalo, the Waldorf Astoria, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panamá, the Papagayo Peninsula and Liberia. Larger groups enjoy better per-guest rates, and optional add-ons start at $70 per private group. We will confirm your exact quote on WhatsApp based on your group size, chosen add-ons and pickup location.
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