Costa Rica: Rainforest leading Spa of the World

BYM Waterside Property News: "Featuring a dramatic rainforest setting at the foot of Arenal Volcano, hot springs and the new Grand Spa, Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort has been named a member of Leading Hotels of the World which also named the spa a Leading Spa of the World, the only such spa in Central America. Reflecting the resort's recent upgrades and renovations, the resort was also selected for inclusion in the prestigious Conde Nast Johansens Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resort & Spas collection, making it one of only four resorts in Costa Rica and the only luxury spa in Central America.

The Grand Spa has 11 outdoor treatment bungalows, an extensive menu of indigenous and therapeutic treatments, and an open-air Yoga Studio. The Spa capitalizes on its hot springs location with a three-unit Temazcal, the only one in Central and Latin America; volcanic mud wraps and rinses in outdoor river pools; mineral water treatments; coffee and coconut scrubs; and massage with volcanic stones. The Spa features individual bungalows, couples bungalows, and an 'all-day' bungalow suite (including meals and treatments) for adults or families.

Awarded five-star status and three-leaf Certification for Sustainable Tourism, the 114-room resort is located in northern Costa Rica in La Fortuna. Included on Travel + Leisure's 'World's Best' and Luxury SpaFinder 'Reader's Choice' lists, Tabacon sits in a"

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