Developed hot spring pool · Costa Rica
Termales El Valle
Costa Rica · 5.4 miles southeast of Pocosol
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Pocosol (5 mi / 9 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Termales El Valle
Termales El Valle is a developed hot spring pool in Costa Rica, about 5.4 miles southeast of Pocosol. The nearest large city is Quesada, roughly 8 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Map and directions
Red marks Termales El Valle. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 10.32659, -84.54820.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Pocosol. The spring is about 5.4 miles (9 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Quesada, about 8 miles (13 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Termales El Valle
- Termales del Arenal Not recorded
- Ecotermales Not recorded
- Termales gratuitas Río Tabacón Not recorded
- Rio Negro Hot Springs Not recorded
- Termales Hacienda Orosi 102°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Termales El Valle?
Termales El Valle is in Costa Rica, about 5.4 miles southeast of Pocosol. The GPS coordinates are 10.3266, -84.5482.
What hot springs are near Termales El Valle?
The closest listed spring is Termales del Arenal, about 14 miles northwest. Ecotermales is about 14 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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