Travel guide

La Fortuna

Volcano, hot springs and waterfalls

🗓️ Best time: December–April💰 Mid-Range · ~$100/day📍 Costa Rica

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About La Fortuna

The adventure hub below the perfect cone of Arenal Volcano — natural hot-spring rivers, a thundering waterfall, hanging bridges through the rainforest, and zip-line canopy tours.

⭐ Things to do in La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano hikesLa Fortuna WaterfallNatural hot springsHanging bridges & zip-linesLake ArenalFree Tabacón hot riverRío Celeste (day trip)Cerro Chato lagoon

🍽️ What to eat in La Fortuna

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

CasadoGallo pintoFresh tropical fruitCosta Rican coffee

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A car or shuttles; tours arrange pickups.

💡 Local tip

Soak for free in the naturally hot Tabacón river downstream from the pricey resorts.