Roy's Guidebook - La Fortuna
Gastronomía
Travesia Restaurant is frankly and in few words THE BEST you will find in La Fortuna and it’s super close. They have a varied menu; high quality products and prices are lower than the average in La Fortuna area. Try it, you won’t regret it.
Travesía Restaurant
Travesia Restaurant is frankly and in few words THE BEST you will find in La Fortuna and it’s super close. They have a varied menu; high quality products and prices are lower than the average in La Fortuna area. Try it, you won’t regret it.
If you like seafood, you have to try Snapper’s house, for me, one of the best places, very good prices and fresh seafood, which is one of the most important things (try the seafood milk soup, you won’t regret it).
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Snappers House
Calle 468If you like seafood, you have to try Snapper’s house, for me, one of the best places, very good prices and fresh seafood, which is one of the most important things (try the seafood milk soup, you won’t regret it).
In case of Italian food, the best places in town are: Italianissimo, Anch’io Pizzeria or Café Mediterraneo, all of them offer great and delicious dishes (I personally prefer Italianissimo and its also closer to the apartment).
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Italianissimo La Fortuna
In case of Italian food, the best places in town are: Italianissimo, Anch’io Pizzeria or Café Mediterraneo, all of them offer great and delicious dishes (I personally prefer Italianissimo and its also closer to the apartment).
About the Caribbean food, if you are not planning to visit the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, there is a restaurant when you will find the authentic and most delicious dishes, the place is called Restaurante La Caribeña and its located 800mts west from downtown, on the way to the volcano. They have a lot of great dishes, mostly seafood but my favorite is the rice and beans with chicken and caribbean sauce and since I love spicy food, I ask them for their home-made chilli sauce with panamanian hot pepper, the combination is sooooo good!!!
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Restaurante La Caribeña
About the Caribbean food, if you are not planning to visit the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, there is a restaurant when you will find the authentic and most delicious dishes, the place is called Restaurante La Caribeña and its located 800mts west from downtown, on the way to the volcano. They have a lot of great dishes, mostly seafood but my favorite is the rice and beans with chicken and caribbean sauce and since I love spicy food, I ask them for their home-made chilli sauce with panamanian hot pepper, the combination is sooooo good!!!
If you are looking for to eat healthy, if you are vegan or vegetarian, so Organico Fortuna is your place. Located right in town, this place provides the freshest delicious and healthiest food that you will find in the whole town.
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Organico Fortuna( Organic food, super food, gluten free and more!!
If you are looking for to eat healthy, if you are vegan or vegetarian, so Organico Fortuna is your place. Located right in town, this place provides the freshest delicious and healthiest food that you will find in the whole town.
If you are celebrating an special occasion, or if you just want to enjoy the sophisticated Costa Rican cuisine, Don Rufino Restaurant (across the Gas station right at downtown is your restaurant). You can see the menu in the web page and to find more information about this place. For sure it is the most expensive restaurant that you will find in town, but you will have the best experience and you won’t regret it. They are in the list of the top 100 best Restaurants in the country.
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Restaurante Don Rufino
If you are celebrating an special occasion, or if you just want to enjoy the sophisticated Costa Rican cuisine, Don Rufino Restaurant (across the Gas station right at downtown is your restaurant). You can see the menu in the web page and to find more information about this place. For sure it is the most expensive restaurant that you will find in town, but you will have the best experience and you won’t regret it. They are in the list of the top 100 best Restaurants in the country.
If you want to try local delicious food and cheap prices, you can try Soda La Hormiga, located super close to the bus station (delicious home-made meal that you will find in La Fortuna if you want to try the taste of GALLO PINTO OR THE VARIETY OF CASADOS. The place is managed and attended by Ronny, nick name “hormiga” which means ant and his brother and mother. it is open just for breakfast and lunch.
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Soda la Hormiga
If you want to try local delicious food and cheap prices, you can try Soda La Hormiga, located super close to the bus station (delicious home-made meal that you will find in La Fortuna if you want to try the taste of GALLO PINTO OR THE VARIETY OF CASADOS. The place is managed and attended by Ronny, nick name “hormiga” which means ant and his brother and mother. it is open just for breakfast and lunch.
For Sushi lovers, the best place in town is Kappa Sushi, it’s on the 468 street, on the way back/to the apartment you will see it. Prices from $8 the roll.
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Kappa Sushi
Calle 468For Sushi lovers, the best place in town is Kappa Sushi, it’s on the 468 street, on the way back/to the apartment you will see it. Prices from $8 the roll.
If you want more variety of dishes, you can also try, Restaurante & Pizzería La Parada, right in front of the park. They are also a pizzeria and in the menu you can find from typical like casados, to fish, pasta, salads, etc. They open until 12 midnight.
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La Parada
141If you want more variety of dishes, you can also try, Restaurante & Pizzería La Parada, right in front of the park. They are also a pizzeria and in the menu you can find from typical like casados, to fish, pasta, salads, etc. They open until 12 midnight.
Cafe Macadamia is another of my "must stop places" when I take the 142 street through the Arenal Lake on my way from/to Liberia-Guanacaste area. General food here is great, delicious pizza and pastries (I personally LOVE smoothies they do and specailly the one with strawberry and milk). All this complemented with an breathtaking view to the Arenal Lake and surrounded mountains.
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Cafe & Macadamia
Cafe Macadamia is another of my "must stop places" when I take the 142 street through the Arenal Lake on my way from/to Liberia-Guanacaste area. General food here is great, delicious pizza and pastries (I personally LOVE smoothies they do and specailly the one with strawberry and milk). All this complemented with an breathtaking view to the Arenal Lake and surrounded mountains.
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently the hotel brand for millennials “Selina” opened the first hotel of its kind in La Fortuna, it is located right in downtown, the bar section is open for everybody, Selina use to have djs on weekends, and great events.
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Selina La Fortuna
Recently the hotel brand for millennials “Selina” opened the first hotel of its kind in La Fortuna, it is located right in downtown, the bar section is open for everybody, Selina use to have djs on weekends, and great events.
El Mercadito Arenal is a new place where you can find different food options:
There is a place for hamburgers called La Canalla Street food (I love the burgers they make).
Another for pizza called Woods Pizza & beer garden.
A third on called Taconga Fish Tacos.
And finally Voodoo Bar & Cocktails. Really great cocktails!
On weekends they use to offer life music as well.
Mercadito Arenal
Calle 480El Mercadito Arenal is a new place where you can find different food options:
There is a place for hamburgers called La Canalla Street food (I love the burgers they make).
Another for pizza called Woods Pizza & beer garden.
A third on called Taconga Fish Tacos.
And finally Voodoo Bar & Cocktails. Really great cocktails!
On weekends they use to offer life music as well.
Lava Lounge is a great place, good atmosphere, normally life music couple days of the week, good sangrias delicious food, Caribbean style. Most of the restaurants have a bar section; so this one is a nice place for a drink as well if you don’t want to eat; sometimes they have life music (reggae and Caribbean style), sangria is great as well.
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Lava Lounge
142Lava Lounge is a great place, good atmosphere, normally life music couple days of the week, good sangrias delicious food, Caribbean style. Most of the restaurants have a bar section; so this one is a nice place for a drink as well if you don’t want to eat; sometimes they have life music (reggae and Caribbean style), sangria is great as well.
The Bar at Hotel Las Colinas right in downtown is a nice place to visit, its located on a second floor and it has a beautiful view to the volcano when it is clear. The bar is open to everybody, so you do not need to be a guest of the hotel.
Hotel Las Colinas
The Bar at Hotel Las Colinas right in downtown is a nice place to visit, its located on a second floor and it has a beautiful view to the volcano when it is clear. The bar is open to everybody, so you do not need to be a guest of the hotel.
Gym/Work-out Options
I you use to work out constantly, even during your vacations, here some options and recommendations.
La Fortuna offers around 3 different gyms, I would recommend Arenal Fitness which is right next to the park (second and third floor up to Kazan Restaurant). The gym is open from Monday to Friday from 5am to 9pm and Saturdays from 8am to 2pm. Sunday closed. Day pass is 5.000 colones.
Arenal Fitness Center
La Fortuna offers around 3 different gyms, I would recommend Arenal Fitness which is right next to the park (second and third floor up to Kazan Restaurant). The gym is open from Monday to Friday from 5am to 9pm and Saturdays from 8am to 2pm. Sunday closed. Day pass is 5.000 colones.
Polideportivo La Fortuna is a social area for locals and visitors. the complex offers a sand volleyball court, a grass soccer field and an Indoor multi-sports facility. On the edge of the soccer field you can also find a running track, complementary there is also a playground area for kids and everything is completely free. There is also a parking area or you can walk there if you want.
Polideportivo La Fortuna
Polideportivo La Fortuna is a social area for locals and visitors. the complex offers a sand volleyball court, a grass soccer field and an Indoor multi-sports facility. On the edge of the soccer field you can also find a running track, complementary there is also a playground area for kids and everything is completely free. There is also a parking area or you can walk there if you want.
Banks/Money Exchange
My recommendations if you need to exchange money, if you need to do a bank transaction or if you need to use an ATM machine.
BANCO NACIONAL: Located in front of park, the bank is open from 8:30am to 3:30pm if you need a cashier for a transaction. In case of ATM, the bank offers several but just one dispense US dollars. The ATMs at Banco Nacional, work from 6am to 10pm.
Banco Nacional
BANCO NACIONAL: Located in front of park, the bank is open from 8:30am to 3:30pm if you need a cashier for a transaction. In case of ATM, the bank offers several but just one dispense US dollars. The ATMs at Banco Nacional, work from 6am to 10pm.
BAC SAN JOSE: Located 100 meters east, 25 meters south, the bank is open from 9:30am to 6pm, it offers one ATM available 24 hours and it dispense US dollars and colones. This bank will give you ALWAYS THE BEST EXCHANGE RATE between all the possible options to exchange money in downtown.
BAC San Jose
BAC SAN JOSE: Located 100 meters east, 25 meters south, the bank is open from 9:30am to 6pm, it offers one ATM available 24 hours and it dispense US dollars and colones. This bank will give you ALWAYS THE BEST EXCHANGE RATE between all the possible options to exchange money in downtown.
Drugstore/Medical Center
Farmacia del Pueblo
142Farmacia El Pueblo> Open from 8am to 6pm. Monday to Saturday.
Farmacia Fishel
142Farmacia Fishel> Open from 9am to 9pm. Monday to Sunday.
SANAR Medic Center> If you need also a doctor, in this place you can find that service. The place is open from Monday to Saturday from 7am to 12 midnight and Sunday from 8am to 11pm.
Centro Medico Sanar La Fortuna
Avenida 331SANAR Medic Center> If you need also a doctor, in this place you can find that service. The place is open from Monday to Saturday from 7am to 12 midnight and Sunday from 8am to 11pm.
Grocery Stores
Super Cristian #2> Located diagonal to the park and opens from 7am to 9:30pm from Monday to Sunday.
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Super Cristian #2
142Super Cristian #2> Located diagonal to the park and opens from 7am to 9:30pm from Monday to Sunday.
Super Rosvil> Located around 2 blocks away from downtown. This supermarket probably is the only one where you will have the chance to find more imported products and maybe a bit more of quality on the products (since we are in a rural area, we don’t have a fancy or big supermarket with a big selection of products. So basically, this one is the best place that you would find around La Fortuna). It is open from 7am to 10pm from Monday to Sunday.
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Supermercado Rosvil Fortuna
Super Rosvil> Located around 2 blocks away from downtown. This supermarket probably is the only one where you will have the chance to find more imported products and maybe a bit more of quality on the products (since we are in a rural area, we don’t have a fancy or big supermarket with a big selection of products. So basically, this one is the best place that you would find around La Fortuna). It is open from 7am to 10pm from Monday to Sunday.
Specifically Monday and Friday, Salon Las Espuelas turns into a vegetable/fruit shop (Monday only organic products). There are several other shops and supermarkets where you can buy those products during the rest of the week but if you are in La Fortuna one of this days, i recommend you to visit this place because the product is super fresh, its super cheap and you would help a lot to the small local farmers.
Salón las Espuelas
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 702Specifically Monday and Friday, Salon Las Espuelas turns into a vegetable/fruit shop (Monday only organic products). There are several other shops and supermarkets where you can buy those products during the rest of the week but if you are in La Fortuna one of this days, i recommend you to visit this place because the product is super fresh, its super cheap and you would help a lot to the small local farmers.
Sightseeing
Sloth's Territory is a total trail of 1300 meters, which extends along the natural forest surrounded La Havana River.
This beautiful place is located just steps away from this villa and it is open from 8am to 4pm.
During the hike, the trail allows you to enjoy a gallery forest with lush vegetation and giant trees as Chilamate and Guácimo Colorado; constituting the habitat of many species like: opossums, two and tree-toed sloths and many birds such as toucans, tanagers and others. But the main attraction is the sloth watching.
The Rodriguez Family, a traditional Costar Rican family, will be your guides, since trying to find sloths require high skills because they use to have an excellent camouflage that make them imperceptible, for not trained eyes.
The trail is accessible for all ages, so this is an activity where the whole family can enjoy it.
The duration of this activity can be from 30 minutes to 2 hours, all depends if you want to focus just on the sloths or if you are interest of watching more plants and animals. The entrance fee for this activity is US$28 per person, children from 6 to 12 years US$17, younger than 5 are free. (this is a guided hike since it use to be very difficult to find sloths by your own, because of its camouflage).
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Sloth's Territory
Sloth's Territory is a total trail of 1300 meters, which extends along the natural forest surrounded La Havana River.
This beautiful place is located just steps away from this villa and it is open from 8am to 4pm.
During the hike, the trail allows you to enjoy a gallery forest with lush vegetation and giant trees as Chilamate and Guácimo Colorado; constituting the habitat of many species like: opossums, two and tree-toed sloths and many birds such as toucans, tanagers and others. But the main attraction is the sloth watching.
The Rodriguez Family, a traditional Costar Rican family, will be your guides, since trying to find sloths require high skills because they use to have an excellent camouflage that make them imperceptible, for not trained eyes.
The trail is accessible for all ages, so this is an activity where the whole family can enjoy it.
The duration of this activity can be from 30 minutes to 2 hours, all depends if you want to focus just on the sloths or if you are interest of watching more plants and animals. The entrance fee for this activity is US$28 per person, children from 6 to 12 years US$17, younger than 5 are free. (this is a guided hike since it use to be very difficult to find sloths by your own, because of its camouflage).
During the daytime walk trail runs 600 meters in circular shape and accessible to all audiences, where you can appreciate a diversity of plants, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, insects, among others. The ecological reserve additionally has another path of about 350 meters of natural regeneration that culminates in a tree nursery. During this tour you can see the butterflies farm and a natural lagoon, Maleku Indigenous Cultural House, a garden of medicinal plants and orchids and then you will end with little bird watching.
During the night walk you can easily observe different species nocturnal fauna, mainly amphibians and reptiles interacting in natural ecosystems.
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Ecocentro Danaus
During the daytime walk trail runs 600 meters in circular shape and accessible to all audiences, where you can appreciate a diversity of plants, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, insects, among others. The ecological reserve additionally has another path of about 350 meters of natural regeneration that culminates in a tree nursery. During this tour you can see the butterflies farm and a natural lagoon, Maleku Indigenous Cultural House, a garden of medicinal plants and orchids and then you will end with little bird watching.
During the night walk you can easily observe different species nocturnal fauna, mainly amphibians and reptiles interacting in natural ecosystems.
First impressions of La Fortuna may be somewhat lacking, what with all the tourists and uninspired cinder-block architecture. But, with time, this town’s charms are revealed. Here, horses graze in unimproved lots, spiny iguanas scramble through brush, sloth eyes peer from the riverside canopy, and eternal spring mornings carry just a kiss of humidity on their breath. And always, there’s that massive volcano lurking behind the clouds or sparkling in the sun.
For most of its history, La Fortuna has been a sleepy agricultural town, 6km from the base of Cerro Arenal (Arenal Hill). In 1968, Arenal erupted violently after nearly 400 years of dormancy, and buried the small villages of Pueblo Nuevo, San Luís and Tabacón. Suddenly, tourists from around the world started descending on La Fortuna in search of fiery night skies and that inevitable blurry photo of creeping lava. La Fortuna is still one of the top destinations for travelers in Costa Rica, even though the great mountain stopped spewing its molten discharge in 2010. (Lonely Planet)
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La Fortuna
First impressions of La Fortuna may be somewhat lacking, what with all the tourists and uninspired cinder-block architecture. But, with time, this town’s charms are revealed. Here, horses graze in unimproved lots, spiny iguanas scramble through brush, sloth eyes peer from the riverside canopy, and eternal spring mornings carry just a kiss of humidity on their breath. And always, there’s that massive volcano lurking behind the clouds or sparkling in the sun.
For most of its history, La Fortuna has been a sleepy agricultural town, 6km from the base of Cerro Arenal (Arenal Hill). In 1968, Arenal erupted violently after nearly 400 years of dormancy, and buried the small villages of Pueblo Nuevo, San Luís and Tabacón. Suddenly, tourists from around the world started descending on La Fortuna in search of fiery night skies and that inevitable blurry photo of creeping lava. La Fortuna is still one of the top destinations for travelers in Costa Rica, even though the great mountain stopped spewing its molten discharge in 2010. (Lonely Planet)
The swimming hole – otherwise known as “El Salto” – is located just outside the downtown core of La Fortuna. It takes only a few minutes to get to by taxi so the cost is inexpensive. The swimming hole is at a little clearing in a river (a clean river!) at the base of a small waterfall. It can be found under a bridge along the road from La Fortuna to San Ramon (upon exiting downtown La Fortuna, the route towards the La Fortuna waterfall). Driving on this road about 2-3 minutes from downtown La Fortuna you will pass the road (on your right) to the entrance to the La Fortuna Waterfall. Continue past this road (to not turn to the right) and about 50 meters after you will meet the small bridge.
Stop at the bridge and climb down the left side (a bit rocky, but not a difficult climb – total climb time is about 30 seconds) to arrive at the swimming hole. There are large rocks you can sit out on if you prefer not to swim, and there is a tarzan swing if you are daring enough to jump! Note: as you are driving on the road towards the bridge, if you pass the tour operating company “Arenal Mundo Aventura” on your right, you have gone too far.
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エル・サルト (ロープスイング)
The swimming hole – otherwise known as “El Salto” – is located just outside the downtown core of La Fortuna. It takes only a few minutes to get to by taxi so the cost is inexpensive. The swimming hole is at a little clearing in a river (a clean river!) at the base of a small waterfall. It can be found under a bridge along the road from La Fortuna to San Ramon (upon exiting downtown La Fortuna, the route towards the La Fortuna waterfall). Driving on this road about 2-3 minutes from downtown La Fortuna you will pass the road (on your right) to the entrance to the La Fortuna Waterfall. Continue past this road (to not turn to the right) and about 50 meters after you will meet the small bridge.
Stop at the bridge and climb down the left side (a bit rocky, but not a difficult climb – total climb time is about 30 seconds) to arrive at the swimming hole. There are large rocks you can sit out on if you prefer not to swim, and there is a tarzan swing if you are daring enough to jump! Note: as you are driving on the road towards the bridge, if you pass the tour operating company “Arenal Mundo Aventura” on your right, you have gone too far.
The Fortuna River Waterfall is a natural area managed sustainably by Integral Development Association of La Fortuna (ADIFORT), a non-profit organization founded since August 31, 1969, having as its main objective to ensure the well-being and growth of La Fortuna community, through the work execution of road infrastructure, environment, education, promotion of sport and culture, community beautification and strengthening of public safety; projects that are possible to run thanks to funds raised by the visit of each tourist to this natural space.
The Fortuna River waterfall is located in a biological reserve with an area of 210 acres of transition premontane tropical wet forest, part of the Arenal Volcano National Park and is located at 520 meters over the sea level, where there are sources of our mountains and the waters of the Fortuna River. Within this sector is the Cerro de los Perdidos, Placas de Mayo and Cerro Chato, which are based on rocky foundations of great geological value, causing in turn a lush and scenic beauty.
To observe this splendid 70 meters high waterfall, visitors must pass a path of approximately 530 steps, which offers greater security to its passage and comfortable areas for rest and hydration through a forest with native trees of the area. Once in front of the waterfall, you will find a spacious and comfortable vantage point from which you can freeze your memories using unique and previously unpublished photographs, and finally take a refreshing swim in the clear waters of the Fortuna River, with an only witness (the River Fortune waterfall).
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Ecological Reserve Fortuna Waterfall
Calle 470The Fortuna River Waterfall is a natural area managed sustainably by Integral Development Association of La Fortuna (ADIFORT), a non-profit organization founded since August 31, 1969, having as its main objective to ensure the well-being and growth of La Fortuna community, through the work execution of road infrastructure, environment, education, promotion of sport and culture, community beautification and strengthening of public safety; projects that are possible to run thanks to funds raised by the visit of each tourist to this natural space.
The Fortuna River waterfall is located in a biological reserve with an area of 210 acres of transition premontane tropical wet forest, part of the Arenal Volcano National Park and is located at 520 meters over the sea level, where there are sources of our mountains and the waters of the Fortuna River. Within this sector is the Cerro de los Perdidos, Placas de Mayo and Cerro Chato, which are based on rocky foundations of great geological value, causing in turn a lush and scenic beauty.
To observe this splendid 70 meters high waterfall, visitors must pass a path of approximately 530 steps, which offers greater security to its passage and comfortable areas for rest and hydration through a forest with native trees of the area. Once in front of the waterfall, you will find a spacious and comfortable vantage point from which you can freeze your memories using unique and previously unpublished photographs, and finally take a refreshing swim in the clear waters of the Fortuna River, with an only witness (the River Fortune waterfall).
If you talk with the locals they will tell you to go to Scratch River or the Free hot springs. This is perfect if you are travelling on a shoestring budget as it is FREE! To get there go to the yellow gate next to Tabacon Springs. You can park on the road shoulder and you will definitely see it. Walk down the path behind the gate and in a very short walk you will arrive at a bubbling hot creek. You can go 24 hrs a day but keep your items in your site. Leave your valuables at the apartment and just bring a towel and prepare to relax.
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無料の天然温泉川
If you talk with the locals they will tell you to go to Scratch River or the Free hot springs. This is perfect if you are travelling on a shoestring budget as it is FREE! To get there go to the yellow gate next to Tabacon Springs. You can park on the road shoulder and you will definitely see it. Walk down the path behind the gate and in a very short walk you will arrive at a bubbling hot creek. You can go 24 hrs a day but keep your items in your site. Leave your valuables at the apartment and just bring a towel and prepare to relax.
Celeste River is a river in Tenorio Volcano National Park of Costa Rica. It is notable for its distinctive turquoise coloration. The Celeste River also borders several hot springs and has one large waterfall. It takes about an hour to hike to the waterfall from the park's entrance.
Station El Pilon, Tenorio Volcano National Park
Celeste River is a river in Tenorio Volcano National Park of Costa Rica. It is notable for its distinctive turquoise coloration. The Celeste River also borders several hot springs and has one large waterfall. It takes about an hour to hike to the waterfall from the park's entrance.
An Amazing Place!
The Venado Caves contain configurations over 6 million years old bear the beauty of waterfalls,numerous stalactites and stalagmites, and a exotic fauna like fish, insects, spiders and four different species of bats!
Located only an hour from La Fortuna, these carverns offer an unforgettable underground mystical adventures.
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Cavernas del Venado
An Amazing Place!
The Venado Caves contain configurations over 6 million years old bear the beauty of waterfalls,numerous stalactites and stalagmites, and a exotic fauna like fish, insects, spiders and four different species of bats!
Located only an hour from La Fortuna, these carverns offer an unforgettable underground mystical adventures.
Under the Mistico Park brand, today the Park not only offers the hanging bridges experience, but also a wide variety of tours for visitors of all backgrounds, where they can have direct contact with nature housing several native species in an ecosystem full of biodiversity.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park houses the coming together of several different ecosystems that create a transition vegetation strip with high biodiversity. It is located between the edges of two types of forest, highland and lowland, and integrates both of them.
Throughout years of evolution, the rainforest lowland flora, representative of Sarapiquí y Tortuguero, migrated upwards and reached a height of 500-600 m, where it encountered and interacted with highland flora. Therefore, Mistico Park treetops provide the perfect environment for a high diversity of epiphytes, birds, mammals, butterflies, and more. Watch all of them closely from the hanging bridges.
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ミスティコ・アレナル・ハンギング・ブリッジズ・パーク
Under the Mistico Park brand, today the Park not only offers the hanging bridges experience, but also a wide variety of tours for visitors of all backgrounds, where they can have direct contact with nature housing several native species in an ecosystem full of biodiversity.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park houses the coming together of several different ecosystems that create a transition vegetation strip with high biodiversity. It is located between the edges of two types of forest, highland and lowland, and integrates both of them.
Throughout years of evolution, the rainforest lowland flora, representative of Sarapiquí y Tortuguero, migrated upwards and reached a height of 500-600 m, where it encountered and interacted with highland flora. Therefore, Mistico Park treetops provide the perfect environment for a high diversity of epiphytes, birds, mammals, butterflies, and more. Watch all of them closely from the hanging bridges.
For me, offers the most beautiful waterfalls in the area. It is located about 1 hour and a half away from La Fortuna and the area offers great hikes. The first one is to visit Del Toro Waterfall (it opens from Monday to Saturday, from 7am to 5pm, the entrance fee is about $10), it is not a easy hike if you want to get to the base of the waterfall but for sure, the effort worth it. The second option is the hike to Rio Agrio Waterfall, less than 1 km away from Del Toro Waterfall, and it is much easier walk if you don’t use to walk that much, in the internet you can search for more information, but clicking the links that I sent you, you will have an idea about how to get there and additional details.
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Catarata del Toro
For me, offers the most beautiful waterfalls in the area. It is located about 1 hour and a half away from La Fortuna and the area offers great hikes. The first one is to visit Del Toro Waterfall (it opens from Monday to Saturday, from 7am to 5pm, the entrance fee is about $10), it is not a easy hike if you want to get to the base of the waterfall but for sure, the effort worth it. The second option is the hike to Rio Agrio Waterfall, less than 1 km away from Del Toro Waterfall, and it is much easier walk if you don’t use to walk that much, in the internet you can search for more information, but clicking the links that I sent you, you will have an idea about how to get there and additional details.