Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2018
Parking for the free hot springs is roadside just opposite of Tabacon Thermal Hot Springs Resort's spa entrance.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2018
A short signed path comes to a gate, where another narrow cement path leads left toward the river.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2018
The short narrow cement path follows a wall for several feet to the Rio Chollín.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2018
Upon heading down the steps and into the river, head left and pass beneath the traffic bridge, following the river upstream.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2018
Beyond the tunnel the river opens into a wide series of warming pools.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2018
A small wall can be passed through in the center, or on either side, leading to the wider area of the Rio Chollín.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2018
For the next half mile the water temperatures fluctuate and the quality of the small pools changes. Head further upriver to get away from the crowds that tend to stick to the lower sections.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2018
About a quarter mile up the river, pools cobbled together from small boulders and sandbags are deep enough to submerge your entire body.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2018
The area's dense foliage provides shade and atmosphere along the river.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2018
While the steam from Tabacon's resort is sometimes visible rising above the trees and foliage upstream, the free hot springs can still make for their own ideal destination.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2018
The Rio Chollín free hot springs can definitely be a memorable way to spend an afternoon or evening.