RIO CALIENTE:
A Classic Spa
Historically, many cultures have acknowledged the benefits of taking an annual rest at a healing place. In modern days, the spa holiday has grown to include pampering, weight loss, aerobic exercises, jacuzzis, etc. in largely artificial settings using high-tech machinery, chlorinated water and calorie counts.

Rio Caliente is one of the few spas that offers a regenerative holiday - reuniting the visitor with all that's natural, from primeval volcanic hotsprings through fresh food and energy-building exercise, to simple resting - all at the discretion of our guests.

Resting


This forgotten art is indispensable to health and one of Rio Caliente's most subtle and powerful gifts. Pushing ourselves to keep up with today's hectic pace causes damage to the immune and other body systems. So Rio Caliente has a very low-key style - no dressing up, makeup, jewelry or ties - and an uncomplicated, unpretentious atmosphere. Here the solo traveler, couples and groups may easily assimilate into convivial gatherings or enjoy the freedom to create their own solitude.

Taking the Waters


Older cultures believe in the efficacy of "taking the waters". At Rio Caliente, the source of the healing waters is an underground volcanic lake. It supplies numerous springs and waterfalls along the river that bounds three sides of the spa. The waters rise at temperatures as high as 157° Fahrenheit and have been tapped to provide pure thermal waters for the spa's four pools, natural steam room and all the bedrooms. Their mineral content is a particularly beneficial (and odorless) combination of salts and minerals, including lithium.
Our Guests

Rio Caliente is unpretentious and uncomplicated. Women forego makeup, men leave their ties at home, and most people wear comfortable weekend wear. The spa's easy atmosphere has an appeal that transcends age and occupation and makes for fascinating conversations. This conviviality makes Rio Caliente an ideal place for solo vacationers. If you'd rather be alone with your thoughts (or a good book), however, your privacy will be respected. Couples, too, find Rio Caliente a great getaway. Many of the guest rooms, grouped in small cottages on the hillside, have their own terraces and privacy.


One quickly discovers at Rio Caliente that the soul and spirit are nurtured along with the physical self."


- Jan Goodwin, NEW AGE JOURNAL

"What I found most interesting were the guests - most of whom were returning visitors or referred by past guests. The characteristic of the clientele I believe goes a long way in establishing the appealing atmosphere that transcended age and occupation. It allowed a diverse group of people to have some great conversations - and respect for those who just wanted their privacy."


- HEALTHY LIVING GUIDE