About: This is an indoor go kart track for kids and adults. They have smaller cars for the kids and larger ones for adults. They also have a two-seater so that kids or others who can’t drive can ride with a driver. You pay per heat, which lasts 7 minutes, so you can choose how…
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Boliche Dent
About: Popular with locals and foreigners, this bowling alley maintains its reputation because of its food, cleanliness, and prices. While it is a good size with many lanes, it can still get crowded on weekends and nights. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 7 minutes Time needed…
Adventure X
About: This indoor adventure park is a great place to get your energy out in the city. It is the city’s version of the typical extreme activities Costa Rica is known for like ziplining and canyoning. It is great alternative activity on a rainy day or if your day trip gets cancelled last minute. They…
Costa Rican Organic Learning Farm
About: This is an interactive guided tour of a farm where you will get to learn about their products, meet their animals, and walk their trails. They emphasize sustainable and organic farming. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 54…
Pit Stops from La Fortuna to Downtown Alajuela/Heredia/San Jose
There are 3 different route options from La Fortuna to Downtown Alajuela/Heredia/San Jose, collectively known as the GAM (Gran Area Metropolitana): 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 La Fortuna to GAM…
Zona Protectora El Chayote
About: There are several trails where you can walk as much as you want, up to 25 kilometers, so it is ideal for those looking for longer hikes. However if you are making a pit stop on your way to or from La Fortuna, you probably just want to do a short hike to stretch…
Zarcero Central Park
About: This is a short but sweet pit stop on the way to La Fortuna if you need to grab a coffee, a bite to eat, or go to the bathroom. The park is unique with its sculpted hedges, making it fun for young kids to run around and get their wiggles out. There are…
San Vicente Hideaway
About: This is a boutique hotel that offers a day pass for visitors to hike on their trails. They have several trails that visit waterfalls, viewpoints, and the extinct Platanar Volcano. The trails range in difficulty from beginner to advanced. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown San…
Rio Cuarto Lagoon
About: This is a great pit stop if you want to get out in nature and on the water. This lagoon is just a few minutes off the main road on the way to La Fortuna. At the lagoon you can rent kayaks or stand up paddleboards by the hour and explore the lake at…
Proyecto Asis
About: This wildlife sanctuary strives to form intercultural connections and promote environmental awareness through volunteer and educational programs. They offer a guided wildlife tour as their main attraction, to which you can add several other options for a package deal, including a volunteer experience and a sloth sanctuary tour. They also offer an overnight homestay…