Northern Plains Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Plains
Where to stay in Northern Plains
Barrio Pilo
While Barrio Pilo isn't home to many top sights, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal 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 Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park.
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
We loved our stay at Los Lagos. We stayed 4 nights with no kids. Room was very clean and spacious. Appreciated the clothesline on the deck. The grounds were so lush, green and tropical. Breakfast was fantastic with a wide variety hot buffet and a fried egg/omelet station. We enjoyed the hot springs ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Todo muy limpio,tranquilo,las habitaciones exelentes. Talvez falta un poco de musica en la piscina principal para mejorar el ambiente
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Beautiful property. The staff were friendly and helpful. The Tabacon hot springs access was incredible as well. I would highly recommend this property. Worth every penny.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Suwa Villa Arenal
Suwa Villa Arenal was delightful! A little oasis amid the bustle of La Fortuna. It has an inside/outside vibe--the rooms are inside (and air conditioned); the hallways, kitchen and common area are outside and covered, and there are beautiful planted areas (with big trees, a pool, and some outdoor ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Cabañas Rio Escondido
The setting is absolutely gorgeous. We enjoyed the pools and access to the river. I saw there was laundry service available but we didn't use it.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Villas Jawara
Beautiful well-appointed home!!! We were excited to find a washing machine since we were 5+ days into our trip in Costa Rica, coming from Guanacaste. Villa Calathea met our needs perfectly and thoroughly enjoyed the views, serenity, hot tub, etc. It's great that we had access to the hot sprints, ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 volcano viewpoints during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
La Fortuna Waterfall
Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints 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.
Los Lagos Hot Springs
You can take time to visit Los Lagos Hot Springs during your travels to Arenal Hot Springs. Discover the volcano viewpoints and hot springs in this romantic area.
