Hot Springs

Hot Springs

Yes, La Ventana has natural thermal hot springs right on the beach!  One of our favorite activities on no-wind days is to drive or ATV to the North end of the beach and build beachside hot tubs where 140 degree F water bubbles up from the sand. We pack a tarp, shovels, buckets and pick up beer and snacks along the way. Once we arrive, we dig a source pit to uncover the hot water. Beside that we dig a tub pit and line it with the tarp.  Next, we fill the tub with hot water addng sea water to cool it off, and hot-tub it up into the night. When the tub starts to cool off we toss in another bucket of steaming hot water to warm it back up. With a little work the tub can be kept about 102 degrees for hours on end. It works so well you will be glad the sea is only steps away for a refreshing dip or snorkeling session.