Answers to the most common questions about staying at Borinquen Thermal Resort & Spa in Rincón de la Vieja, Guanacaste: location, rooms, hot springs, Anáhuac Spa, dining, adventure tours and reservation policies.
Borinquen Thermal Resort is located at the foothills of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, in the North Pacific region of Costa Rica, beyond the town of Cañas Dulces in Liberia.
The resort is roughly 47 km northeast of Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) and 32 km north-northeast of the city of Liberia. The drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes from the airport and about 40 minutes from Liberia.
About one third of the road to the hotel is gravel. It is well maintained and accessible year-round with most vehicles, although a 4×4 is recommended, especially during the rainy season.
From the traffic lights in Liberia, take the Interamerican Highway north toward La Cruz for about 12 km to the Cañas Dulces turnoff and turn right. Continue past Cañas Dulces following the signs; at the stone wall intersection turn left and drive 3 km to the hotel.
Borinquen has 39 rooms with a luxury boutique concept inspired by Guanacaste haciendas: Villas, Standard Bungalows, Superior Bungalows and Junior Suites.
Rooms include air conditioning, a Smart TV with cable, Wi-Fi, a mini bar, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, blackout curtains, 300-thread-count sheets and a telephone. Junior Suites also feature a jacuzzi, rain shower, living room with armchairs and a sofa bed.
The Junior Suite is designed for honeymooners and couples, with a king-size bed, jacuzzi and a wooden terrace with views of the valley and the Pacific Ocean. Superior Bungalows are also designed for couples and include a king bed and a terrace with a hammock.
Standard Bungalows are designed for families and include two double beds and an inner living room. Villas also have two double beds and a private terrace.
Yes. The resort has thermal springs with hot pools, volcanic mud and a natural steam room, next to the hot springs of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.
Anáhuac, meaning “surrounded by water”, is the resort’s spa, set in the forest over a river next to the hot springs. Treatments include the 90-minute Anahúac Etéreo ($195) and Mud Nutrition ($110), and 50-minute treatments ($80) such as Renewal, Phyto Beat, Wine Flourish, Nature Quintessential, Grounding and Senses. Prices are as published on the spa page and may change.
The last scheduled appointment is at 3 pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early, as extra time is not added for late arrivals; disclose any medical condition, injury, allergy or pregnancy; and avoid eating less than 1 hour before your treatment.
Rancho El Yugo serves breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 am and lunch from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. La Carreta Restaurant serves dinner from 6:00 to 10:00 pm (semi-formal attire recommended) and La Carreta Bar opens from 4:00 to 10:00 pm. El Congo Snacks & Pool Bar is open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and room service is available from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.
The cuisine fuses Latin flavors with the Chef’s personal style, using an ancestral technique of firewood, fire and aromatized smoke. Meat comes from the resort’s own stock, and the kitchen produces its own artisan cheeses and breads and uses products from its garden.
Borinquen Adventures offers Natural Adventure (hike or horseback ride to El Misterio and Escondida waterfalls), Canopy Ziplines (15 platforms and 12 cables, the longest 450 m), Top of the World, The 4 Senses, the Garra de Jaguar Trail and Bird Watching.
The Garra de Jaguar Trail is not recommended for children under 12, and Bird Watching is not recommended for children under 8. Top of the World requires considerable physical effort. Bring insect repellent, sunblock, a hat, long pants, sneakers or hiking boots, a camera and binoculars.
Yes. The resort’s wedding planner designs personalized weddings, and there are three 3-day/2-night honeymoon packages: Romance Experience ($915 + taxes), Lover Experience ($1,100 + taxes) and Dream of Love ($1,700 + taxes).
Yes. The Chef offers private dinner menus and four- or five-course tasting menus, served from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. The resort has spaces for events with a maximum capacity of 50 people.
Yes. Three-night retreat packages combine yoga, meditation, spa treatments and outdoor activities with the thermal springs. Yoga classes are offered as private ($50 per person) or group ($35 per person) sessions.
Reservations should be prepaid 30 days before arrival (45 days for the holiday season). Cancellations more than 45 days before arrival are not penalized; 44–30 days: 25%; 29–15 days: 50%; 14–8 days: 75%; 7 days or less: 100% of the reservation total.
You can write to Borinquen Thermal Resort on WhatsApp at +506 8418 0101 or by email at [email protected], or use the Book Now buttons on this website.
