Fuentes Georginas | Informal Campsite

January 8th, 2024 by Smart as a Goose

Pretty nice but heavily used on the weekend. Great birding right in the parking lot. Pink headed warbler, Blue throated MotMot, Guan in spring. Trail in Nature Reserve all the way back past the last pools. Beautiful trail.
Fidel at the gate speaks English. He lived in New Jersey growing up. lucky to learn another language when young.

December 8th, 2023 by Cybelius

I paid 145 quetzals the first night and 85 the second night. Beautiful place to camp out but very busy on the weekend as local people come to visit. The pool near the parking lot is much hotter than the one passed the restaurant.

July 14th, 2023 by sonny jadun

Came here at 6:00 pm, the gatekeeper wanted me to pay 145Q to campout overnight and use the hot bath. For overlander the hot baths are 60Q/day. so he was charging me for two days and parking. Since it was already 6:00pm. so told him I will stay in the parking area outside the facility gate. it's free to stay there. I have added the parking site to ioverlander.

March 10th, 2023 by ioverlander

We camped outside for free in our camper van. There are about 5-7 parking lots, we were alone. The road is well paved but curvy, easy with 6m van. The area is quiet and save.

March 1st, 2023 by emma.banks

We loved this place. Turn up later in the day and park before the entrance gates. Then the next day pay 60Q each to go to the volcanic pools. They’ll try to make you pay two entrances otherwise. They pools were hot in March and have Strong healing volcanic properties. We stayed 2 nights. The walk back along the road to see the sunset is epic too. Road is windy but very good condition. Yes There’s a sulphur smells at times - I kept thinking I’d left the gas on 🤡💥

January 22nd, 2023 by JEMAventure

best place ever !!!!!!!!!
you will have to pay 2 days (60Q / person / day) + parking (25Q), but it's worth the price !
You will have the whole park for you with unlimited access to the warm pools all the night. A wonderful experience!

July 20th, 2022 by proyectonomadacombi

Los precios se mantienen igual.
El agua estaba súper caliente, y lo disfrutamos mucho, ya que cuando llegamos estábamos a 17°C . Nosotros pagamos los 25Q adicionales para las privadas, lo cual valen la pena y no muchos pagan las privadas así que estábamos solos.

January 29th, 2022 by Adriaan&Isabelle

We arrived just before sunset. They actually want to charge a full day for camping, but admitted the pools were not hot - no point in nighttime use (for us). We camped outside the gate where nobody bothered us.

The pools are not warm enough to spend a long time in: all below body temperature. Pretty strong sulfur smell and taste.

The 5 lower pools (extra GTQ 25 per person charge, entry via corner of parking lot in front of the first baños, about 5 minute hike) have one pool that is closer to body temperature. Take drinking water and literature or binoculars (you're in the jungle).

GTQ 60 per (foreign) person admittance, GTQ 25 for parking (plus optional extra charge lower pools).

Should you enjoy thermal baths, this is our top 3 : 1. Geometricas (Chili, -39.50221 -71.87580) for its natural setting; 2. Papallacta (Ecuador, -0.36231, -78.14905) for the nicest formed pools; and 3. San Niconar (Uruguay, -31.53456 -57.80006) for its campground. This one would come in fourth.

January 19th, 2022 by haleysvoyage.com

If you get here early enough, you can park and camp at the overlook right before the entrance gate for free and without paying for the second day. The main hot springs on the upper part aren't really worth the 60q. However, the lower hot springs that you pay extra for are definitely worth the entire cost if you can afford it. 60q pp for entrance and 25q pp for lower hot springs. They're hot and there was only one other couple down there with us the whole time. It's also way more into the jungle down there so much prettier. Had a quiet and chilly night sleeping at the overlook before the entrance.

January 17th, 2022 by johannes.luttmann

Nice place to stay, we park outside the gate so we didn't pay to stay in the parking lot only the entrance fee. Feel safe and enjoy 2 days.

January 9th, 2021 by lucarosaschurink

Stayed here for one night. It was 120q per person to camp and use most of the hotsprings. Some if them are open all night. They were warm but just not warm enough in my opinion. Apparently the really hot ones are down and only open during the day. For 25q extra you can use them. We skipped this since we had to leave early in the morning. Still think its an awesome spot to camp!

March 29th, 2019 by thisbigroadtrip.com

Definitely not worth the $18usd it cost for 2 people and a car. The pools are touristy, dirty and like warm. If you want to camp its another $17 usd. If you want to go for a nice drive it’s pretty and interesting on the way up. But then turn around and come back down.

March 27th, 2019 by thisbigroadtrip.com

Too expensive by far. Somewhat warm pools in dire need of a clean. The group crowded by the few trickles of hot coming off the main wall tell the story. How this is $18 usd for two people parking for an hour or two is anyone’s guess. I would skip it and go elsewhere. Worst hot pools I have been in.

August 26th, 2018 by Tucks' Truck

An easy and very pretty drive to get up here. Smooth road. We are 6m x 3.3m x 2.2m had no problems passing other vehicles. Think we must have visited at a bad time as the pool wasn't very hot. Nice enough place, and it is pretty set into the rocks, but we weren't overwhelmed. Very cold showers! If you are heading further south you will find much better hot-springs in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Chile and Argentina.

March 2nd, 2018 by Blue Van Go

A decent spot to camp. The road in is surprisingly well paved and scenic. Hot springs are great... only really went in the hottest one. We took a hike behind the pools - rather strenuous as you climb about 800 ft quickly, and then another 200 ft over 1/4 mile to the Mirador. We got there arrive 2 pm and there was nothing to see, clouds everywhere. Nice birds and cloudforest walk.
Cleared out closer to 6 pm on a Thursday and Friday morning people (construction crew?) arrived around 7:45 making a lot of noise.

December 5th, 2017 by It's not a slow car, it's a fast house

This is an awesome place to visit. But read this first!
The road: narrow, winding, steep. Do not attempt with a trailer. And if you’re worried, park in town and call their shuttle (they have a van that will come get you) or a taxi. We are 24 ft long and 8 ft wide and it was tight in a few places.
The parking: a flat lot with space to turn once everyone leaves. Nearly empty at night. Locked gates and secure. Beautiful views. Easy access to all pools. If you have a rooftop tent you may need to wait till folks leave to put it out.
The fees: must pay for two days entrance and one parking if spending the night (and after that road you want to spend the night) 60q per person per day and 20q for parking.
The place: 6 different pools of various temps, bungalows for rent with private pools inside. Restaurant. Tienda. Cold showers. Toilets.

April 28th, 2017 by viva-panamericana

We could stay in the parking lot and were allone. Restrooms and showers (cold) are open all night. New prices! Entrance fee 120 Q per people (you must pay for 2 days if you stay overnight) and 20 Q for parking. So we payed 260 Q for 2 people to stay 1 night. We could use the pools also at night.

December 28th, 2016 by M&C

Stayed cin parking with access to hot springs, washrooms etc. No issues. Guard was very friendly, he offered electricity by we didn't use it. 210Q. Sunrise over the mountains was beautiful as was the drive out through the farmers harvest.

May 17th, 2016 by Calderescapes

Arrived here before 9:30 am and parking lot pretty empty but not for long. Paid 210Q which included 10q to park & 200q for two days' entry for two. was busy from 11 to 4 but not intolerable. we used pools when we got here and later in the afternoon and again in morning. nice quiet spot. road in was in good condition and well marked. Tigo cell reception gmood but data slow.

December 29th, 2015 by lesmilav.canalblog.com

Parking a l'entree du site avec WC a proximite en arrivant l'apres midi vous payez 100Q par personne plus 10Q pour le vehicule, vous pouvez profitez des bains d'eau chaude toute la nuit si vous le voulez.

December 13th, 2015 by Both Roads

Arrived on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed! Didn't even try to go in the hot springs until later. By 6pm we had the pool by the entrance to ourselves. Quiet on Monday morning. Followed the sign from Zunil with no problems. Didn't use showers. Same price as mentioned. No one said anything about when we had to leave the next day but we didn't stay too long.

December 28th, 2014 by PHOTOtrail

High altitude hot springs well worth a stop. Several pools to choose from, we settled for the one by the entrance gate as it was the less crowded and had perfect temperature, as well as the closest to the parking lot. Overnight dry camping in the parking lot, fairly level. Admission 100 Q per person and 10 Q per vehicle if you stay overnight, 50 Q if you stay just one day. Surprisingly we had internet connection with Tigo data on iphone.

December 10th, 2014 by ajsml

Gorgeous springs, 200q for one night with 2 days of soaking.

November 27th, 2014 by jfdioverland.com

200Q for camping and two day entry. Level lot with spectacular views. If using skobbler it has issues finding this place, we resorted to our paper maps.

May 16th, 2014 by jorn.vango

Beautiful hot springs in chilly, high mountains. Secure camping in parking lot. 24 hour access to hot springs. 10Q for camping, 50Q per day per person for hot springs (need to pay for two days when staying overnight).

April 22nd, 2014 by Song of the Road

Hot springs that allow you to camp in the parking lot. Price is 100Q per person per day. Area is nice and has little areas to grill and eat food. Hot springs are amazing and super hot!

January 20th, 2013 by 30forthirty.org

Beautiful drive to the hot springs through agricultural fields and mountains. Do not follow the open source route as this leads you to a washed out bridge. Instead follow the signs (imagine that!) from the town of Zunil. Incredible pools, we enjoyed the one that was a hike down the hill and near the entrance the most. Parking lot camping with decent bathrooms and cold showers, electricity could probably be arranged with an extension cord, no internet.

Price: 10Q ($1.27) for camping, 50Q/person/day ($6.37) for the hot springs.

January 8th, 2013 by pawsontour.com

Outdoor parking at the Fuentes Georgina. You pay 50QZ/Person entrance to the sources + 10QZ for the car. If you want to sleep, they calculate the next day also, no matter how long you ontopic with them. This means you pay a whopping 210QZ. Ok if you want to swim the next day (though they said we must get out by 10-11am, but since you hold the tickets in hand, I think you can stay all day!) But expensive if you just want to stay. You can sleep for free right after the gate next to the road in the parking lot. Is a slight angle, you have bricks or blocks take to just ask.

The sources we found the pool right at the gate in front of the parking lot at best. Not too hot, not too cold and no one there! The pools at the back had a lot more people were much too hot or too cold for us. There are natural pools 15 minutes walk. away from there, that should be beautiful, but we have not visited.

Ice cold showers available as well as toilet.

January 1st, 2011 by abenteuertour.de

We camped in the parking lot, it was very quiet at night. Public toilets are at the parking lot. The hot springs are beautiful and we have frequently taken a bath. Caution: Very hot!

The fee is very high and only worth it if you use the hot springs intensively.

(Price is made up of 50 Quetzal / day / person entrance fee for the park plus 10 Quetzal for the car. The entry must not be paid for 24 hours, but for the day!)