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…
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Cataratas El Congo
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…
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…