La Fortuna Travel Guide
Restaurants
Pollo Fortuneño
Baked chicken
Soda la Hormiga
Cheap 'Casados'. Costa Rica typical food
Snappers House
Calle 468Sea food. Located in downtown
Restaurante Cafe Mediterraneo
Pizza & pasta
Soda Víquez
Costa Rica typical food
Nenes
702Meat
Attractions - Places to see
Things to do by your own or booking a guided tour
This Waterfall is an icon of the area and a great attraction. Swimming is allowed :)
4 km from downtown / Hours: 7AM - 5PM
Swimming is allowed :)
Closes: 5:00pm
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La Fortuna Waterfall
This Waterfall is an icon of the area and a great attraction. Swimming is allowed :)
4 km from downtown / Hours: 7AM - 5PM
Swimming is allowed :)
Closes: 5:00pm
Nice place to walk and admire the volcano and Lake Arenal
20 km from downtown / Hours: 6AM - 5PM
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Taman Jembatan Gantung Mistico Arenal
Nice place to walk and admire the volcano and Lake Arenal
20 km from downtown / Hours: 6AM - 5PM
This area is of great importance for the conservation of the local water regime. You can enjoy 5 different trails while admiring the Volcano.
You can visit the Park by you own or book a guided tour (I recommend SevenTours)
18 km from downtown / Hours: 8AM - 5PM
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
This area is of great importance for the conservation of the local water regime. You can enjoy 5 different trails while admiring the Volcano.
You can visit the Park by you own or book a guided tour (I recommend SevenTours)
18 km from downtown / Hours: 8AM - 5PM
City/town information
La Fortuna is the 7th district of San Carlos and is the main tourist destination in the northern area of Costa Rica. The town has approximately 15,000 inhabitants and located 883 meters above sea level.
La Fortuna de San Carlos is an area rich in natural attractions, which makes it ideal for adventure and nature tourism. You can enjoy a large number of attractions, which can be visited on your own, such as the Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall or the Hanging Bridges.
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La Fortuna
La Fortuna is the 7th district of San Carlos and is the main tourist destination in the northern area of Costa Rica. The town has approximately 15,000 inhabitants and located 883 meters above sea level.
La Fortuna de San Carlos is an area rich in natural attractions, which makes it ideal for adventure and nature tourism. You can enjoy a large number of attractions, which can be visited on your own, such as the Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall or the Hanging Bridges.
Saran seputar kota
Jangan lewatkan
A walk to Arenal Volcano Park with Hot springs
It is an awesome opportunity to learn about the volcanic activity and the history of the area. Once on the observation point, you can enjoy the incredible landscapes of the volcano and Lake Arenal.
I recommend SevenTours tour operator. They can pick you up if front of your Airbnb
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Tips for your stay
Downtown:
You can walk to downtown with no issues. The neighborhood is very safe, but try not to walk after 11pm (just in case).
Getting around:
If you do not have a car you can use the taxi or Uber service.
Grocery store:
Super Rosvil is located nearby, you can find a wide variety of products.
Local food:
You can find many "Sodas" where they offer delicious and very cheap dishes.
Money Exchange:
The best option is BAC Credomatic, located 500 meters east of the Catholic Church. Open Monday to Friday from 9AM-5PM, Saturday from 9AM-1PM