About: This is a short hike of 1 kilometer on the Mi Cafecito property which takes you to 3 different waterfall viewpoints. It is a technical hike, where some parts include ropes that you must use to climb up and down. You can swim in the waterfall at the end of the hike. You can…
Category: Alajuela
Pit Stops from Downtown Alajuela/Heredia/San Jose to La Fortuna
There are 3 different route options from Downtown Alajuela/Heredia/San Jose, collectively known as the GAM (Gran Area Metropolitana), to La Fortuna: Route 702, Route 126 to Route 140, and Route 141. They all take roughly the same amount of time, but offer different pit stops along the way. Pit Stops from GAM to La Fortuna…
Catarata San Vicente
About: This is a short trail to visit two waterfalls, Catarata San Vicente and Cascada el Jilguero. The trail is well-marked and is easy to moderate difficulty. You can swim in one of the waterfalls, but the water is cold. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown San…
Canopy San Lorenzo
About: This adventure park offers a wide variety of activities including ziplines, adventure cables, superman ziplines, hanging bridges, a tarzan swing, bungee jumping, canyoning, horseback riding, rafting, and a guided hike. It is located in the cloud forest. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown San Jose Time…
Alto del Rualdo
About: This is a viewpoint on a private property that charges a small fee to access. They also offer camping, overlanding, and birdwatching. The view looks west towards San Ramon. It is a good pit stop if you are headed toward La Fortuna on route 141, as it is just a few minutes off the…
Adventure Park San Luis
About: This adventure park offers a zipline tour, a rappelling tour, a tarzan swing, a superman zipline, a guided hike, a butterfly garden, and even rafting. They also have a restaurant and a gift shop. No advance reservation is required, so you can drive this way on your way to La Fortuna with no commitment…
Lake Arenal
Options for activities on Lake Arenal:
Water Bike Tour Lake Arenal
About: A unique experience where you sit on a floating water bike and pedal your way around Lake Arenal. The tour is guided and information is given at stops along the way about the lake and Arenal Volcano. No experience is necessary. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 37…
Stand Up Paddle Tour Lake Arenal
About: This tour covers from 3 to 5 kilometers on stand up paddleboard around Lake Arenal, enjoying the views and the surrounding flora and fauna. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 36 minutes Time needed for activity: 2.5 hours Kid friendly: 5+ Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and…
Kayak Tour Lake Arenal
About: This is a guided kayak tour around Lake Arenal. There is a stop about halfway through the tour at one of the river mouths leading into the lake. The river banks are sandy and you’ll get information about the volcano and the history of the lake, which is a very interesting story. Fruit is…