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Best things to do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
The Arenal area is a very popular travel destination in Costa Rica.It is known for its beautiful landscapes, adventure activities, access to natural hot springs, scenic hiking trails, volcanoes. It is located near the small town of La Fortuna. If you’re looking for amazing outdoor adventures, then La Fortuna is one of the best places to go in Costa Rica. Here is our list of amazing things to do in La Fortuna and Arenal, Costa Rica!
1. Soak in natural hot springs
One of the most popular attractions in La Fortuna is the natural hot springs in the area. Underground rivers are naturally heated by the Arenal Volcano, bubbling up into steamy hot mineral baths. There are many hot spring resorts in La Fortuna, one of the most popular ones is Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa. If you are on a budget, there is a free natural hot spring literally next to Tabacon - across the street. That’s where the locals go and it’s called Rio Chollin.
2. Hike around Arenal Volcano and see lava fields
Arenal Volcano was completely dormant for many years until it unexpectedly erupted in 1968. This explosion destroyed the town at the base and killed many people. Up until 2010, Arenal was Costa Rica’s most active volcano. Since then it has been dormant for over 10 years. There are 2 parks where you can hike around this volcano for great views - Arenal Volcano National Park and the Arenal 1968 Volcano View and Lava Trails. Both parks take you through the lava fields around Arenal Volcano. We hiked in Arenal National Park and it was a cool hike. The entrance to the park was 15 dollars when we visited. It is recommended to arrive at the place with a 4 by 4 vehicle. The road in the park is gravel. The hike is easy and at the end of the trail, you can see hardened lava and take stairs to a lookout point where you can see Arenal in all its beauty and the lake on the other side. If you continue this loop hike instead of returning the way you came you will see a very tall Ceiba tree. It’s over four hundred years old. During our hike, we also saw some wild birds. The trails can be quite muddy in some places, so make sure you have proper footwear.
3. Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
This waterfall is located about 3 miles outside of the town with the same name as the waterfall La Fortuna. The waterfall is 246 feet tall (76 meters) and it’s located at the base of the dormant Cerro Chato volcano.
The entrance fee to the La Fortuna waterfall is 18 US dollars. There are nice facilities at the entrance including bathrooms, showers, and a gift shop.
Make sure to check out the waterfall and the canyon from the viewing platform before heading down, because it offers an amazing view.
You will need to take around 480 steps down with handrails and places to rest to reach the bottom of the waterfall. There are 2 places where you can swim - the pool below the waterfall and the pool further down the river.
4. Visit Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.
Mistico Hanging Bridges is a must-see attraction if you're staying for a few days near Arenal. The 2-mile hiking trail takes through an amazingly beautiful jungle forest. The park has 6 hanging bridges that hang above the rainforest. The hike takes around 2 hours. Take it slow and enjoy this gorgeous location! The bridges are maintained really well. They are quite high, the highest bridge is approximately 230 feet above the ground, so if you don’t like heights, be mentally prepared! There are two options to do a self-guided tour which costs 26 US dollars or book a guided tour. The guide will show you wild animals that you most likely won’t notice yourself, but you will have to pay extra for the guide. We decided to save money and did a self-guided tour. Make sure to bring closed shoes. We heard that's a requirement. Also, bring enough water for the hike - the hike is not difficult, but it’s very humid. Also if you want to see more animals make sure to visit in the morning. It’s a great place to see Costa Rica’s wildlife.
6 сен 2024
