My top 10 picks for Downtown Alajuela, all kid-friendly: Honorable mentions: Restaurant picks:
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Top 10 in La Fortuna
My top 10 picks in La Fortuna, all kid friendly: Honorable mentions: Restaurant picks:
Sky Adventures Arenal Adventure Course
Note: There are two Sky Adventures locations: Arenal and Monteverde. They offer similar activities but there are some differences in what tours they offer. Make sure you book the right one. Also, the climates are different, making the experience at each one unique. About: Perfect for the adventure lover, this tour lets you package a…
Butterfly Conservatory
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…
Bogarin Trail
About: This is a relatively short and flat set of trail loops (2.5 km total) that is focused on natural or wild sloth sightings. The area is not enclosed and there is no guarantee of seeing sloths. However, there are usually at least a few sloths on property at any given time. You may also…
Canoa Aventura River Float
About: A long tour that involves a float down the river in either raft or kayak. At the end you will arrive at a stop where they will give you different local snacks and drinks to try. They even do a demonstration of how to make sugar cane juice. They provide all of the necessary…
Soda La Hormiga
About: Very typical, delicious food at an unbeatable price. It is a place locals go to. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 1 minute Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes What to wear and bring: Your appetite Tips: This is…
El Chante Verde
About: Delicious and beautiful food, every menu item is a hit. Sometimes there is live music. There is also a nice selection of board games to enjoy. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 4 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible:…
Baldi Hot Springs
About: 25 pools of differing temperatures from cold to very hot. 4 different slides and a kids water play area. Natural sauna. Pool bars, restaurants. Towels available with deposit. Lockers available for a fee. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 8 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as…
Tenorio Volcano National Park (Rio Celeste)
About: One of the farther activities from La Fortuna, if you have a free day, it is worth the trip. There are a lot of other activities to do nearby to make it a full day, or even consider staying a night or more in the area. It is a long hike, first to a…