Tabacón’s hospitality mission is to provide the ideal setting and personalized services to help you attain a state of complete relaxation. The perfect dining experience is the ultimate complement to a full day of adventure, spa treatments and relaxation in our hot springs and verdant gardens.
Ave del Paraíso Restaurant
Featuring lovely views of the main waterfall and our lush tropical gardens, Ave del Paraíso is located in the resort’s hot springs and garden area. Some tables offer direct volcano views. The restaurant is designed to accommodate large group lunches and dinners, and also for guests seeking a more informal setting.
Our extensive lunch menu features salads, sandwiches and light entrees. Fruit juices and milk shakes complement our Fusion style cuisine, and are perfect for the mid-day meal. Our renowned tropical cocktails are available from the main bar.
Ave del Paraiso also offers a Spa Menu , a selection of light meals for those with appetite for lighter fare.
Dinners are served buffet style. While our salad, pasta and dessert bars are staples in the evening service, main courses vary according to the day’s theme. Daily selections always feature at least three main courses, hot and cold side dishes and grilled selections. Native Costa Rican ingredients, which typically include white or yellow rice, black beans, yucca (cassava), plantain, chayote (local squash), hearts of palm, pejibaye and many other local favorites, combined with international ingredients are an integral part of our recipes.
- Hours: Lunch á la carte from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Buffet dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Los Tucanes Restaurant
Los Tucanes offers first-class dining in a relaxed setting. Located on the hotel grounds, with spectacular volcano views and bordered by the rainforest, this welcoming and intimate restaurant serves a tropical breakfast buffet and á la carte dinners. Live music provides a lively yet cozy atmosphere, complemented by the sounds of water flowing into the hot springs pools.
The delicious Los Tucanes breakfast buffet supplies the freshest tropical fruit, omelets made to order, along with traditional Costa Rican dishes and U.S.-style breakfast fare, all accompanied by freshly-made tropical drinks and Costa Rica’s best coffee.
Guests at Los Tucanes have the opportunity to dine on the best of international, gourmet and Costa Rican cuisine. We also offer vegetarian options and a lighter-fare menu. Kids will find something to their liking on our children’s menu and everyone will enjoy something sweet from our large array of desserts.
- Buffet breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Lunch á la carte from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Dinner á la carte from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Romantic Gala Dinner
One of Tabacón’s signature services is a candlelight dinner, sure to be a memorable experience for couples sharing a romantic vacation. Perfect for honeymoons or anniversaries, or just to share a loving occasion with that special someone, this extremely personalized service is a unique opportunity to experience dinner in a glorious natural setting.
Our new private bungalows located in the botanical gardens, nestled in the edges of the rainforest, with streams of hot springs running on either side and open on three sides to take in the views of the verdant gardens and forest, provide a unique ambience. Your dinner will be served at a magnificently set table for two, among lit torches, making an unforgettable romantic moment.
To enjoy this spectacular service, we recommend making a reservation 48 hours in advance. You can also request the romantic dinner by adding it to the notes section on the reservations form.
Arenal Wet Bar
One of Tabacón’s signature locations within the property! The Arenal Wet Bar at the main pool offers superb views of the Arenal Volcano. Guests enjoy tropical drinks and cocktails, immersed in the hot springs pool, relaxing or chatting with other guests.
Open bar parties at the main pool and bar are available after hours upon request. Reservations for private parties are required.
- Hours: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
- BBQ from 03:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. daily.
El Palenque Bar
Located in the tropical gardens of the resort’s amazing hot springs, surrounded by one of the most beautiful rainforests in the whole world, the Tabacón river and an spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano.
- Hours: Open from 12:00 m.d. to 9:30 p.m. daily.
Caña Brava Bar
Experience a great time in our lobby bar, next to the hotel’s front desk. We offer live music every day, delicious snacks, and a plasma TV for those who enjoy sports or any other special shows on television.
- Hours: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.
Tabacón introduces exemplary luxury and service to the Arenal pristine setting of tropical flora diversity.
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Tabacón Grand SPA & Thermal Resort is located in La Fortuna de San Carlos, in the middle of the rainforest.