One of the delights of San Gerardo is the number of opportunities to swim in fresh, clear waters as well as pools. You can choose between lounging in the pool at El Pelicano or the Aguas Termales; and a more invigorating swim in Rio Chirripó itself.
The river is accessible from many of the hotels listed, and at other points. Please ask permission to access the river if you are not staying in one of these hotels as much of the land is privately owned
Swimming pools are part of the services at Albergue de Montana El Pelicano and at Rio Chirripó Bed and Breakfast and Retreat. You may swim at El Pelicano if you are not a guest at a small fee. The pool has a hot tub and BBQ facilities as well as change rooms. Rio Chirripó Bed and Breakfast offers a full scale spa.
Aguas Termales
One of the great delights of San Gerardo is the relaxing thermal pools that are open to the public daily from 7am – 6pm.
Location: at the bridge turn left towards the village of Herradura. Approximately 400m up the road park your car at the “Rose Garden Parking” on your left, 100m more, and on the right, is the entrance to the Aguas Termales over the bridge that spans the Rio Blanco. A 15 minute walk up the trail will bring you to the entrance at the “Soda” where you can purchase your entrance tickets as well as food and drinks for your stay. Altrnatively, if you drive a 4-wheel drive car you can drive up to the pools and park.
There are two pools; the higher one is better suited to families with children as it is shallower. There are changing facilities with a shower, and you are welcome to stay as long as you wish. Other services include:
- towels for sale
- restaurant adjacent to the pools open weekends and holidays 9a.m.-3p.m.
- our restaurant can cater for special occasions. Call Dennia at 742-5016.
- smoking area
- camping area
The relaxing waters are surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and a magnificent waterfall. Colorful birds call from the trees and dash across your view as you bask in the pools. This is truly earth’s natural spa!
More information: (506) -2-742-5210 or (506) -2- 742-5016
