About: More than just a butterfly garden, this place also has a large insect display, a frog exhibit, a turtle pond, and trails. Guided tours are available. Very informative and very focused on sustainability. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 35 minutes Time needed for activity: 2 hours Kid…
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Bogarin Trail
About: This is a relatively short and flat set of trail loops (2.5 km total) that is focused on natural or wild sloth sightings. The area is not enclosed and there is no guarantee of seeing sloths. However, there are usually at least a few sloths on property at any given time. You may also…
Canoa Aventura River Float
About: A long tour that involves a float down the river in either raft or kayak. At the end you will arrive at a stop where they will give you different local snacks and drinks to try. They even do a demonstration of how to make sugar cane juice. They provide all of the necessary…
Soda La Hormiga
About: Very typical, delicious food at an unbeatable price. It is a place locals go to. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 1 minute Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes What to wear and bring: Your appetite Tips: This is…
El Chante Verde
About: Delicious and beautiful food, every menu item is a hit. Sometimes there is live music. There is also a nice selection of board games to enjoy. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 4 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible:…
Baldi Hot Springs
About: 25 pools of differing temperatures from cold to very hot. 4 different slides and a kids water play area. Natural sauna. Pool bars, restaurants. Towels available with deposit. Lockers available for a fee. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 8 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as…
Tenorio Volcano National Park (Rio Celeste)
About: One of the farther activities from La Fortuna, if you have a free day, it is worth the trip. There are a lot of other activities to do nearby to make it a full day, or even consider staying a night or more in the area. It is a long hike, first to a…
La Fortuna Waterfall
About: Approximately 500 steps down to the waterfall, and then back up. At the bottom you can get in the water at the waterfall. The water is cold and you must be very careful with the current and the rocks. Listen to the authorities on site. There is also river you can get in that…
Ecocentro Danaus
About: This is a great place for a flat hike in a rainforest. The trail is only about 1 km long, but it is recommended to go at a slow pace to appreciate all of the flora and fauna. You can see a wide variety of animals including sloths, monkeys, anteaters, pizotes, agoutis, caimans, frogs,…
Arenal Volcano National Park, Peninsula Sector
Note: This national park has two sectors, the volcano sector and the peninsula sector. Here we will focus on the peninsula sector. Check out this post on the volcano sector. Your ticket to the park will grant you access to both sectors for the same day. You cannot do one sector one day and the…