Welcome to a unique Costa Rica vacation experience, unparalleled in the world.  Tabacon Grand Spa offers the unique combination of the energy of the active Arenal Volcano, the heat of the Tabacon Hot Springs and the purity and mystic of the surrounding rainforest blend into what many have described as “paradise” or “the eight-wonder of the world”.   The four elements of nature are present in this unique Arenal Volcano luxury hotel and resort, featuring the heat of the volcano, the flowing waters of the hot springs, the pure air of the rainforest and the fertile earth of the of the Fortuna de San Carlos Region.

Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort is a 102 guest room Costa Rica luxury hotel located at the base of the Arenal Volcano.  This five star luxury resort is recognized as a member of The Leading Hotels and The Leading Spas of the World.  It is a Signature Travel Group preferred hotel, and has been recognized and named to numerous travel publications and the recipient of many accolades, including Conde Nast Johansens list, SpaFinder Magazine Reader’s awards, a ranked as a world’s top ten eco-spa by National Geographic Magazine and mentioned by Modern Bride magazine as a must-include visit during a Costa Rica Honeymoon, ranked as a top 5 worldwide honeymoon destination.

Tabacon has received several international awards including the Five Stars Certification, making it one of the top hotels and resorts in Costa Rica.

Debuted at #10 on the Top 15 list of Central and South America Resorts in the 23rd annual Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. (October 2010).

Voted as the winner for Mexico & Central America's Leading Spa Resort category in World Travel Awards described as the "Oscars" of the travel and tourism industry by The Wall Street Journal (October 2010).

Voted a top 5 Hotel Spa in Central & South America by Travel & Leisure's readers poll (October 2010).

Tabacon earned an honorable mention in the poverty relief category in Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Awards (October 2010).

Readers of Travel + Leisure have voted Costa Rica's Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort the #8 resort among Central and South America resorts in the magazine's 15th ‘World's Best Awards' survey (August 2010).

Achieved the Luxury Eco Certification Standard (LECS), becoming the first luxury hotel in the country and the second hotel worldwide in receiving this certification (May 2010).

Costa Rica Honeymoons in Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort: at Tabacon we excel in designing unique services for couples on a romantic luxury honeymoon in Costa Rica.  From the Tabacon or Idyllic couples massage in an outdoor bungalow with private Jacuzzi for 2 at our Grand Spa, to our signature romantic three course gala dinner with private waiter and chef.  Romance and adventure are present in Costa Rica honeymoons at Tabacon.  Book your Costa Rica honeymoon at Tabacon direct with the resort, in our Official Site.

Luxury Costa Rica Vacations: rated as Costa Rica’s best spa, the Grand Spa at Tabacon – the only Leading Spa of the World in Central America - features 12 outdoor bungalows, all with private Jacuzzis for a unique and memorable spa experience.  Guests looking for a relaxing Costa Rica Spa Holiday are treated to an extensive spa menu and cuisine, featuring signature services like the Tabacon 90 minute treatment.  Book your Costa Rica Spa Vacation at Tabacon direct with the resort, in our Official Site.

Families on a Costa Rica vacation: Tabacon is rated as a top destination for families on a vacation or holiday in Costa Rica.  The resort’s renowned hot springs and gardens offer fun and education to guests of all ages.  The Arenal Volcano Region and surrounding rainforest have a long list of adventure and nature activities and tours that include canopy tours (zip lines), white water rafting, hikes, canyoning (waterfall rappelling), tours on horseback, ATVs, biking and kayaking.  Book your Costa Rica family vacation at Tabacon Hotel direct with the resort, in our Official Site and enjoy the top Costa Rica Hot Springs as rated by numerous publications and experts.

The Arenal Volcano: the centerpiece of this well known destination in La Fortuna de San Carlos, that is featured in many Costa Rica vacation packages, is also one of the main and most elusive attractions.  Tabacon is a top luxury Arenal Volcano Hotel and Resort and features a unique location to view the volcano’s activity and majestic conic shape.  It is rated as the top Arenal Hot Springs Resort.

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