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Rising from nothing. #volcano
Rising from nothing. #volcano
after the waterfall hike we stopped at this little bar/restaurant at the top for some libations... it made for a nice day. #costarica
#lafortuna #costarica #hiking #waterlust this is the stream around the bend from the waterfall. There weren't a lot of people at this side so you could just chill in the blue water.
#lafortuna #costarica #waterfall #hiking

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is AU$387 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$387
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, live the hot spring

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

3.5 out of 5
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is AU$725 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$725
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
Hotel Mountain Paradise

Hotel Mountain Paradise

3.5 out of 5
Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is AU$316 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$316
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (900 reviews)
Great accommodating staff

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Mountain Paradise
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Villas Las Palmas

Villas Las Palmas

3 out of 5
10 Km West From the Catholic Church La Fortuna Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Los Lagos Hot Springs ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
This is a very beautiful home, clean, modern, perfectly comfortable. Host is very kind and attentive. Location is farther from La Fortuna but closer to all the hot springs, waterfall and places to explore. Uber was helpful to get here and get around. Peaceful environment full of beauty. Highly ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Villas Las Palmas
Stylish Volcano Villa w/ Jacuzzi & Private Pool, volcano views, sun deck, WiFi

Stylish Volcano Villa w/ Jacuzzi & Private Pool, volcano views, sun deck, WiFi

La Fortuna Alajuela
Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Los Lagos Hot Springs ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
This is an absolutely perfect spot for an awesome La Fortuna vacation. We spent 7 nights at this wonderful property. First, the host is easily the most attentive and responsive of any vacation rental I’ve ever stayed in - far superior to any other. The property’s design is super secure, which my ...

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Stylish Volcano Villa w/ Jacuzzi & Private Pool, volcano views, sun deck, WiFi
Cabañas Rio Escondido

Cabañas Rio Escondido

3 out of 5
El Jauuri, 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
I had everything I needed in a very nice, well kept setting. You need to bring your own coffee but you a have a coffee maker. The setting is very nice with a water stream in the backyard. My room looked at the water stream which was very nice. Communication was great. The price is reasonable and ...

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Cabañas Rio Escondido
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Popular places to visit

Arenal volcano

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.

Arenal Volcano
Tabacon Natural Hot Springs Bridge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica I

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.

Tabacon Hot Springs
Pura Vida😍 Costa Rica = land of waterfalls:) #life #culture

La Fortuna Waterfall

5/5(1 review)

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.

La Fortuna Waterfall
October 2018.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

5/5(1 review)

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.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Church time #green

La Fortuna Park

Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and hot springs.

La Fortuna Park

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 volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

Baldi Hot Springs

Activities

Night Tour in Monteverde

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

AU$55
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

AU$100
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Thermal River Experience

Hot Springs Pura Vida

AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hot Springs Pura Vida
Natural pool with crystal-clear water formed by the river, located at the base of the waterfall. Perfect for cooling off and enjoying nature.

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

AU$29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano

Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano

AU$87
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano
Waterfall Rappelling, Ziplining, Pool Jumping, Hiking with Lunch

Arenal Volcano Canyoning; Top Rated Waterfall Rappel Adventure

AU$169
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Canyoning; Top Rated Waterfall Rappel Adventure
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