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La Fortuna de San Carlos, or simply La Fortuna, is the general starting point for visiting the Arenal Volcano, and features its own attractions, such as the Tabacon hotsprings. Naturally heated by Arenal, offers a pleasurable vantage point to experience the volcano's nocturnal fireworks.In addition, just nearby, travelers can access the Venado caves and the Catarata de la Fortuna waterfalls, 70 meters (230 feet) high.La Fortuna's popularity has ensured a high availability and variety of

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La Fortuna de San Carlos, or simply La Fortuna, is the general starting point for visiting the Arenal Volcano, and features its own attractions, such as the Tabacon hotsprings. Naturally heated by Arenal, offers a pleasurable vantage point to experience the volcano's nocturnal fireworks.

In addition, just nearby, travelers can access the Venado caves and the Catarata de la Fortuna waterfalls, 70 meters (230 feet) high.

La Fortuna's popularity has ensured a high availability and variety of accommodations, as well as tourist outfits providing hiking, kayaking, boating, and many other outdoor-oriented excursions.


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Things to do in La Fortuna

Río Fortuna waterfall

Aside from the volcano this high waterfall is one of La Fortuna's main attractions. A steep walk through rainforest, where you may see toucans, takes you down to the huge pool where you can watch ...
Hiking
La Fortuna , Costa Rica

Albergue Ecoturístico La Catarata Butterfly farm

This is a must see if you want to take a close look at some of Costa Rica's most famous residents, and many people say its better than the butterfly farms in Monteverde. Offering four large nets of ...
Eco-Tour
La Fortuna , Costa Rica

Volcán Arenal Trek

Overview This is a must-do in some form or another. There are varying tour offers, some combining the hot springs, but most set off around 3:15 pm for a walk in the rainforest then arrive at a ...
Trekking
La Fortuna , Costa Rica

Arenal Lava Fields Trek

Overview This trek begins at the top end of the Parque Nacional Arenal, or can be done from the Volcano Observatory Lodge for $3 trail fee. You first cross a river then head through rainforest, ...
Trekking
La Fortuna , Costa Rica

Volcano Observatory Lodge

Overview There is not much to see at this tiny museum, based at the Volcano Observatory Lodge. There are a few rocks of lava and a bit of information on how volcanoes work, but there is a ...
Museum
La Fortuna , Costa Rica

Bungee Jumping

3 adventure activities in a tower! -Bungee Jumping -Rocket Launcher -Big ...
Bungee Jumping
La Fortuna , Costa Rica

Cerro Chato Hike

Overview This climb is a long and tough one but the views make it well worth it. Cerro Chato sits right beside Arenal as its shorter and inactive cone. It makes a good day hike, which can be ...
Hiking
La Fortuna , Costa Rica
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