Latin America · Volcano

Arenal & La Fortuna

A near-perfect volcanic cone with hot springs at its base.

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Place: Alajuela · Costa Rica · CR
World region: Latin America
Type: Volcano
ID: DST-0330

Why go

A near-perfect volcanic cone with hot springs at its base.

Arenal's shape and the thermal rivers around La Fortuna make it Costa Rica's most popular inland base. Hanging bridges and waterfalls fill out the days.

Signature experiences

Hot springs at the volcano base
La Fortuna waterfall
Hanging bridges and lava trails

Interest tags

volcanothermal springshikingwildlifeadventure

Good for

FamiliesCouplesAdventure travellers

Pairs well with

Monteverde GuanacasteTortuguero

Best months

Dec-Apr

Avoid months

Sep-Nov (heaviest rain)

Ideal stay

3 days

Nearest airport

SJO · San Jose

Pace

Balanced

Cost tier

Mid

Peak crowd level

High

Country ISO

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