La Fortuna Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A town with colorful buildings, a central park, and a volcano in the background.
Arenal Volcano behind Laguna de Arenal (Arenal Lake)
A mountain range with a town in the valley.
A volcano surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
A mountain landscape with a prominent peak, surrounded by lush greenery and a valley below.

Where to stay in La Fortuna

Find the best La Fortuna areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lake surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
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Barrio Pilo

While Barrio Pilo isn't home to many top sights, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna
The price is Rp2.462.449 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp2.462.449
Rp2.782.567 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
13 Km Oeste del Centro La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is Rp7.608.420 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp7.608.420
Rp8.597.515 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
2.5mi / 4km from Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is Rp4.334.726 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Rp4.334.726
Rp4.898.241 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
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Suwa Villa Arenal

Suwa Villa Arenal

3.5 out of 5
Avenue 335 street 468 La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Suwa Villa Arenal
Arenal Volcanic Villas

Arenal Volcanic Villas

3.5 out of 5
La Guaria La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National Park are ...
Arenal Volcanic Villas
Los Lagos Casas de Campo

Los Lagos Casas de Campo

3.5 out of 5
21007 Tres Esquinas - El Abanico La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall and El Salto Fortuna River are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"The house was adorable. Better than expected. Modern amenities but with a cozy feel. Plenty of space for a family of 5 . We absolutely loved the outdoor table, and the adorable fish pond out front. Lots of privacy, but didn’t feel too secluded. If we’re ever able to come back to Costa Rica, we will ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Los Lagos Casas de Campo
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Stay near popular La Fortuna attractions

A waterfall cascading over rocks, a bridge with lights, and lush greenery.

Tabacon Hot Springs

9.4/10 (1,978 reviews)
Explore Tabacon Hot Springs, a popular spot to commune with nature in Arenal Hot Springs, and enjoy the hot springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
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Things to do

La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

Rp1.875.405
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Rp355.100
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

Rp1.696.795
per adult
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano
Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal

Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal

Rp1.428.880
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

Rp1.232.409
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour

Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour (Regular)

Rp1.148.284
per adult
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour (Regular)
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Cities near La Fortuna

A flag on a pole, a wooden fence, and a landscape with trees and a body of water in the distance.

Tilaran