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Descubra la conexión con la Naturaleza en la Zona de San Carlos Costa Rica

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Desayuno incluido, vista al jardin tropical y aguas termales.

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Mayor amplitud, decoracion calida, ideal para parejas.

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Con aire acondicionado y todas las comodidades.

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Espaciosa y luminosa, perfecta para una estadia confortable.

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Acabados premium, vistas privilegiadas y maxima comodidad.

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Pensada para la familia, con espacio adicional para todos.

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Master Suite

Lujo, privacidad y la experiencia mas exclusiva de El Tucano.

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En El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa, ubicado en el corazón de la majestuosa zona de Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos, encontrará el refugio perfecto para reconectar con la naturaleza. Rodeado de exuberantes paisajes verdes y aguas termales naturales, este es el lugar ideal para disfrutar de la serenidad y belleza que solo esta región puede ofrecer.

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            San Carlos, Costa Rica

            The differentiator

            The thermal river you can walk into.

            Volcanic aquifers under the Arenal system feed our pools with mineral water at 36–41 °C — the same water that soothed indigenous Maleku healers a thousand years before it filled our first stone basin. No chlorinated pools. Only geothermal water, cooled to your comfort.

            Fifteen minutes in this water lowers cortisol as measurably as a full night of sleep.
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            Our rooms

            Seven rooms. One rainforest.

            Every room includes unlimited thermal-pool access, breakfast for two, and welcome cocktail.

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            Why book direct
            • TripAdvisor 4.5 / 5 1,200+ reviews
            • Google 4.6 / 5 850+ reviews
            • Best rate guaranteed Beat any Booking.com or Expedia rate by 5%.
            • Instant confirmation Live availability. Confirmation within 60 seconds.
            • Free cancellation Up to 48 hours before check-in.
            • English-speaking concierge Reservations team replies in under 3 hours.
            Guest voices

            What travelers say after their stay.

            Recent reviews from families, couples, and solo travelers. Every quote below is from a verified guest.

            Sarah M.
            Denver, CO · US

            The real thermal water makes the difference

            “We compared El Tucano to Tabacón and Nayara — and picked El Tucano because the pools are actually mineral-fed, not heated tanks. You feel it on your skin. Staff greeted us by name after day one. Coming back with the kids in December.”

            TripAdvisor March 2026
            David & Julia
            Toronto · CA

            Quiet, romantic, no crowds

            “Booked the Junior Suite for our anniversary. The adults-only pool at sunset with the mineral river running past — perfect. Restaurant food surprised us — the sea bass was as good as San José fine dining. Free 48h cancellation was a relief.”

            Google February 2026
            Familie Weber
            Hamburg · DE

            Kids in the shallow pool for three days straight

            “Three children, one grandmother, and a warm shallow pool with volcanic water — we barely left the property. Buffet breakfast has real fruit, real bread, real coffee. Front desk arranged our SJO transfer and it arrived on the minute.”

            Booking.com January 2026
            María F.
            Ciudad de México · MX

            The spa deserves its award

            “Booked the volcanic clay ritual — 90 minutes, private thermal pool included after, botanical products smelled real, not perfumed. Nayara Springs charges triple for less. Will send my sister.”

            TripAdvisor December 2025
            James T.
            Austin, TX · US

            From SJO in under 3 hours — a huge deal

            “Skipped La Fortuna proper because the drive from Liberia is brutal. El Tucano is much closer to San José, the road is decent, and honestly the setting is more peaceful than the town resorts. Best-rate guarantee saved me $70/night vs. Booking.”

            Direct booking November 2025
            Ana R.
            Madrid · ES

            Auténtico, no fabricado

            “Costa Rica sin la parte turística industrializada. La familia dueña sigue en el lobby saludando huéspedes. El desayuno con vista al bosque, monos aulladores en la mañana, agua termal de verdad. Un poco más lento el Wi-Fi en las suites lejanas.”

            Google October 2025
            Practical questions

            Everything you need to know before you book.

            The specific answers foreign travelers want before crossing borders.

            • No — US, Canada, UK, and EU passports enter Costa Rica visa-free for 90 days. You will need a valid passport and a return ticket. That is the entire process.

            • SJO (San José) is about 2.5 hours by road; LIR (Liberia) is about 3 hours. We arrange private transfer from either airport at flat USD pricing when you book — no local Uber roulette.

            • Nightly rate includes 13% IVA tax, unlimited access to our thermal pools, breakfast for two, welcome cocktail, and Wi-Fi. No resort fees. Ever.

            • Yes. The rate shown is in USD with taxes included. USD is accepted at the property, along with all major credit cards. Colones (CRC) are also welcome.

            • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before check-in. Inside 48 hours, one night is charged. No-shows are charged in full. That is the whole policy.

            • Yes. Standard and Junior Suite rooms are family-sized. We have a shallow warm-water family pool and a rainforest activity program for kids. Adults-only quiet-pool zones are available for couples who prefer it.

            • December through April is dry season (peak). May through November is green season — brief afternoon rain, quieter resort, best rates. Both are excellent for the thermal springs.

            • Quieter, smaller (7 room types, not 100+), closer to SJO for easier arrivals, meaningfully less expensive than Nayara Springs, and every pool here is naturally geothermal — not chlorinated or heated. We are the boutique alternative to the mega-resorts.

            Your stay

            Come put your shoulders down.

            Volcano-fed water. Rainforest quiet. San Carlos hospitality.

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