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To
find "the Fountain of Youth" has long been the desire of those
who seek to cheat the aging process.
Luckily
there exist worldrenowned methods and formulas which slow
the process of aging and help the body, as well as the spirit
to maintain its "vital energy". Among these techniques are
the curative and rejuvenating powers of thermal springs.
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Costa
Rica: an unexplored goldmine
Studies
carried out by European technicians show that Costa Rica has an
abundance of thermal springs. Such studies indicate that our territory
has more than 250 natural thermal springs, almost all of them unused.
These same studies show that most of these springs are found around
San Carlos, San Marcos de Tarrazú and in the province of Cartago,
where there are many well known thermal baths.
With
the beginning of the Health Tourism Program and with the assistance
given by Europeans in this field, areas rich in these springs, such
as San Carlos in the northern region of the country, have become
a popular destinations for "treasure hunters" seeking
the fountain of youth.
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Near Arenal
Volcano is found one of the most popular baths which lends
itself to the practice of "health tourism", known as "Tabacón",
the bath is almost at the foot of the volcano. There, health
aiding, sulfurous waters, spring out of the ground into luxurious
natural pools. Further
to the northeast, on the road to Pital, 15 minutes from Ciudad
Quesada, the "Tucano" (toucan) tourist complex caters to health
tourism with its pools and its tank of turbulent waters. |
In
Cartago, in the Orosi area, it's possible to enjoy thermal springs
while in complete contact with nature. Another place that is well
known and commonly visited by local tourists is Salitral in Santa
Ana. There water comes down from the mountains and attracts many
to the "healing stream".
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