I've reserved Ecotermales; should I switch to Tabacon since I have three kids?
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I've reserved Ecotermales; should I switch to Tabacon since I have three kids?
Due to reports on this board, I've booked an evening and dinner at Ecotermales. Yesterday, a lady at church was telling me that we just HAD to go to Tabacon. I started thinking that maybe I was being a bit selfish, and that my kids(15, 13 and 10) probably WOULD enjoy Tabacon more than Ecotermales (given Tabacon's "Disney" quality and all). What do you think?
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My son enjoyed Tabacon. He particularly liked the swimming pool with the slide. Even though it's gotten old for me, it's something that I think is worth seeing if you haven't seen it before. The hot springs there are really beautiful. I just don't care for the hotel or restaurant. I've brought groups there many times and they're always excited when they first go in, but it's something you get bored with quickly. The springs are very hot, so you can only stay in them so long. You don't really need a whole lot of time there. Two or three hours is plenty to soak up the scenery.
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I went to Ecotermales in January. The place was under reconstruction. I went with two boys 17 and 20 and after two hours they want to quit. I donīt know Tabacon but always we passed by was full of cars. In Ecotermales we were practically alone. Good Luck
I went to Ecotermales in January. The place was under reconstruction. I went with two boys 17 and 20 and after two hours they want to quit. I donīt know Tabacon but always we passed by was full of cars. In Ecotermales we were practically alone. Good Luck
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This is just a FYI post regarding Tabacon, as it is in a high danger zone for volcanic eruptions; one should at least be aware. See
http://www.arenal.net/tabacon/hot-springs.htm
I have read the above warnings and I personally would still probablly go to Tabacon, (especially if the only alternative was Baldi), but now hearing about Ecotermales, it sounds as if it is more like Tabacon without the risk, a good option to think about.
http://www.arenal.net/tabacon/hot-springs.htm
I have read the above warnings and I personally would still probablly go to Tabacon, (especially if the only alternative was Baldi), but now hearing about Ecotermales, it sounds as if it is more like Tabacon without the risk, a good option to think about.
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We were just at Ecotermales for an evening. We enjoyed it but it was very quiet and low-key when we were there - just right for adults. Had we travelled with our two teens, we probably would have visited Tabacon for the greater number and variety of pools. But I'm sure our kids would have been happy with either place.
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Email [email protected] and they will fax you a reservation request.
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Missypie & Fiveholmes,
We are taking our kids (15,12,10)to Costa Rica in April and would love to hear about your highs and lows!
We chose Arenal, Manuel Antonio and the hightlight tour out of San Jose to Sarapique. I can't wait! Any good info you could pass on would be greatly appreciated!
I'm hoping you write a trip report highlighting the kids!
Doreen
We are taking our kids (15,12,10)to Costa Rica in April and would love to hear about your highs and lows!
We chose Arenal, Manuel Antonio and the hightlight tour out of San Jose to Sarapique. I can't wait! Any good info you could pass on would be greatly appreciated!
I'm hoping you write a trip report highlighting the kids!
Doreen