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…
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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…
La Fortuna Waterfall
About: Approximately 500 steps down to the waterfall, and then back up. At the bottom you can get in the water at the waterfall. The water is cold and you must be very careful with the current and the rocks. Listen to the authorities on site. There is also river you can get in that…
Ecocentro Danaus
About: This is a great place for a flat hike in a rainforest. The trail is only about 1 km long, but it is recommended to go at a slow pace to appreciate all of the flora and fauna. You can see a wide variety of animals including sloths, monkeys, anteaters, pizotes, agoutis, caimans, frogs,…
Arenal Volcano National Park, Peninsula Sector
Note: This national park has two sectors, the volcano sector and the peninsula sector. Here we will focus on the peninsula sector. Check out this post on the volcano sector. Your ticket to the park will grant you access to both sectors for the same day. You cannot do one sector one day and the…
Rainforest Chocolate Tour
About: A hands-on tour that teaches all about the chocolate-making process and allows you to participate in making the different stages, and of course try them along the way. They will also point out wildlife along the trail on the property. There is a small gift shop where you can purchase chocolate of course. Province:…
Venado Caves
About: A very unique experience, especially in Costa Rica, which is not known for its caves. It is quite a vast cave system. You can only enter with a guide on an authorized tour. You can see bats, spiders and other insects. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 52…
Jaguariders ATV Tour
About: You are guaranteed to have a blast on this tour riding through the countryside. First you get to ride around the muddy trails before you take off for a long loop. There is a stop about half-way at a river that you also get to ride through. It is very exhilarating but a safe…
Arenal Volcano National Park
Note: This national park has two sectors, the volcano sector and the peninsula sector. Here we will focus on the volcano sector. Check out this post on the peninsula sector. Your ticket to the park will grant you access to both sectors for the same day. You cannot do one sector one day and the…
Arenal Volcano Ecological Park
About: There are various trail loops going up the volcano to the old lava flow measuring distances from 2 kilometers to 6 kilometers. There is also a small lake where you can kayak, canoe, stand up paddle, swim, and jump off the tarzan swing into the lake. Camping is possible here. Province: Alajuela Starting from:…