The Free Hot Springs River in La Fortuna
The same volcano-heated water as the resorts, in a river beside Tabacón that costs nothing to sit in.
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The La Fortuna Waterfall: What to Expect
500 steps down, a swim at the bottom, and the climb back up — worth every bit of it.
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10 Typical Costa Rican Foods You Should Try
Gallo pinto, casado, olla de carne and seven more — what Costa Ricans actually eat, and where to find it near Arenal.
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Wildlife in La Fortuna: Sloths, Toucans and Frogs
Where to see the animals people come to Costa Rica for.
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Zip Lining in La Fortuna: Which Course Is Best
Eight lines across two mountains, and how the courses compare.
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Lake Arenal: Kayaking, Views and Whether There Are Crocodiles
Costa Rica's largest lake sits just past the lodge. Here is what to do on it.
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The Hanging Bridges of La Fortuna
Walking the rainforest canopy at eye level with the birds.
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White Water Rafting in La Fortuna: Which River to Pick
Four rivers within reach, and why Costa Rica is one of the best rafting countries on earth.
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Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling in La Fortuna
Down the waterfalls rather than around them — and why beginners can do it.
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River Tubing in La Fortuna: What to Expect
The gentlest, cheapest river day here, and the one a whole family can do together.
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ATV Tours in La Fortuna: What to Know Before You Ride
Mud, river crossings and volcano views — what the ride is really like, what it costs, and how to run it for a large group.
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Arenal Volcano: Hiking It, Seeing It, Staying Beside It
How to hike Arenal, where the views are best, and what the volcano is actually like up close.
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La Fortuna Restaurants: Where to Eat Near Arenal Volcano
Volcano-view dining, local sodas, and the places worth the drive — from people who eat here.
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Hot Springs in La Fortuna: Which Ones to Choose
Arenal heats the groundwater, and La Fortuna built resorts around it. A guide to picking the right springs.
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Weather in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
It rains here. Here is what that actually means month to month, and why it matters less than you think.
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15 Things to Do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
The volcano, the waterfall, the hot springs, the bridges and eleven more — what to actually do with a week at Arenal.
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