About: A bowling alley with 20 lanes, shoes, and balls for rent. They also have a restaurant, pool tables, and foosball tables, as well as a store that sells bowling equipment. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time to reach from starting location: 15 minutes Time needed for activity: 1+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair…
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Adventure X Heredia
About: This indoor adventure park is a great place to get your or your kids’ energy out when in the city, especially on a rainy day. They have 15 high ropes canopy lines, a separate canopy for small children, rock climbing walls, a freefall slide, trampolines and more. Province: Heredia Starting from: Downtown Heredia Time…
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…
Nectandra Cloud Forest Reserve
About: This private reserve offers guided tours by reservation only. They focus on public education and reducing human impact on the rainforest. Their tours are tailored to the guests needs and interests, and include a short lecture. There is a cafe. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna / Downtown Alajuela / Downtown Heredia / Downtown…