| 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 guests with all that's natural, from primeval volcanic hot springs through fresh food and energy-building exercise, to simple resting - all at their own discretion. Resting |
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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.
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, while their alkalinity is highly beneficial to health in general. |
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Our Guests
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.
RIO CALIENTE received a
2004 Readers
Choice Award
in the category of Best Mineral Springs Spa
from Spa Finder Magazine.
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
Rio Caliente Hot Springs Spa U.S. Office
For Reservation Requests Call 1-800-200-2927
POB 897 - Millbrae, CA 94030 - USA
email: riocal@aol.com
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