Northern Plains Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Plains
Barrio Pilo
While Barrio Pilo isn't home to many top sights, Arenal Adventure World and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are some notable places to visit nearby.
El Millon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Millon and surrounding area, you can visit Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures.
Sabalito
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like FlyZone Wakeboard School while you're exploring Sabalito and the larger area.
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Great hotel, comfortable rooms, fabulous pool complex, easy parking, on site food options. Multiple pools including varying degrees of hot springs, and natural pools, swim up bar, etc. Ideal location for activities including coffee/chocolate tours, hanging bridges, La Fortuna waterfall, tubing, etc. ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Amazing resort. Great amenities and location.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
A million good things to say about this hotel. Our check-in team was incredibly friendly. When they learned that my mom was sick and had to go to a hospital in San Jose, they processed our refund without any problems. Everywhere we went, the staff exceeded our expectations. The rooftop even provided ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Villas Jawara
Awesome location; neat and spacious villa right at the foot of Arenal; Highlights are the private hot spring pool, large back yard well maintained, fire pit and finally the unique shower/bathroom in main bedroom :)
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Cabañas Rio Escondido
Cabins were clean and well stocked. Quiet location, so peaceful. Need a car to get to shops
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Suwa Villa Arenal
Clean , great facilities. Outdoor kitchen was well prepared for making meals. Hot tub (not heated) was a nice surprise. Hosts very efficient and responded well to any requests. Coffee making facilities in room as well as kitchen. Close to lots of sodas, restaurants etc. washing and doing facilities ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Arenal Volcano
Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
Tabacon Hot Springs
Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
La Fortuna Waterfall
Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
Rio Celeste Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Celeste Waterfall during your travels in Katira. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and seek out the hiking trails.
Baldi Hot Springs
Enjoy a trip to Baldi Hot Springs and popular activities such as ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
