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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Arenal’s Butterfly Farm
About: Here you can get a private tour from the owner Lucrecia who will teach you a lot about butterflies and show you countless species. You can also observe all of the stages of a butterfly, from the egg to the larva to the pupa to the adult butterfly. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna…
Arenal Natura Ecological Park
About: A wildlife park consisting of a butterfly garden, sloths, crocodiles, snakes, frogs, turtles, alligators, and more. There are guided or self-guided options. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 10 minutes Time needed for activity: 2 hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes, the trails are paved and flat….
Arenal Bee Garden
About: They offer a 3-in-1 tour: bees and honey production, cacao and chocolate production, and coffee production. It is extremely informative and interactive, so you will learn a lot as you taste, smell, and feel your way through these different products. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 5 minutes…
La Fortuna Viewpoints
Options for viewpoints in La Fortuna:
La Fortuna Rafting
Options for rafting in La Fortuna:
Mirador La Armonia
About: This is a beautiful open space where you can catch views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal in good weather. There are tables and benches where you can enjoy lunch. They sell some snacks and drinks. There is a trail through a beautiful, colorful eucalyptus forest. They also offer camping spots. Province: Alajuela Starting…
Lake Arenal Dam
About: A nice place for a pit stop if needed. There is usually someone selling fresh coconuts or other snacks. You can take some pictures of the lake and stretch your legs if you need it. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 25 minutes Time needed for activity: 15…
La Fortuna Central Park
About: This is one of the nicest central parks in Costa Rica, with views of the Arenal Volcano, plenty of benches to sit down and people watch, lush trees and flowers, grassy areas for kids to run around and play, and restaurants surrounding if you need a bite to eat. It’s even big enough for…
Arbol de la Paz
About: This is the perfect short pit stop if you’re not in a rush on your way to Rio Celeste. You don’t need more than 15 minutes as it is just a tree on the side of the road, though it really is more than just a tree. It is one of if not the…