La Fortuna
The village at the foot of Arenal volcano, the country's adventure hub: hanging bridges, ziplines, canyoning, rafting and hot springs. Every morning you hope the cone will come out of the clouds.
What to see
La Fortuna waterfall Water
A 70-metre drop, with swimming in the river.
Tabacón hot springs Water
Warm rivers and pools in a tropical garden, fed by the volcano.
El Salto Water
A swimming spot with a rope swing in the river, where the villagers go.
Místico hanging bridges Nature
Hanging bridges through the rainforest across the lake.
National parks nearby
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Poás Volcano National Park
- Carara National Park
- Palo Verde National Park
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
- Irazú Volcano National Park
- Turrialba Volcano National Park
- Santa Rosa National Park
- Tortuguero National Park
- Los Quetzales National Park
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Chirripó National Park
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Cahuita National Park
- Corcovado National Park
Tours that go there
Pura vida in 10 days
from €1,850 p.p.
The classic in 15 days
from €2,450 p.p.
North to south in 16 days
from €2,400 p.p.
Volcanoes and cloud forest
from €1,750 p.p.
With children in 14 days
from €2,200 p.p.
The grand tour in 21 days
from €2,950 p.p.
Yoga and wellness
from €2,100 p.p.
Birdwatching
from €1,950 p.p.
Honeymoon
from €3,050 p.p.
Adventure in 10 days
from €1,800 p.p.
Short: Guanacaste in 8 days
from €1,650 p.p.