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Trip Planner :  Central America  /  Costa Rica  /  Province of Alajuela  /  Arenal Volcano National Park  /  La Fortuna de San Carlos

La Fortuna de San Carlos

4.4
Nature Adventure Wildlife
Set against the backdrop of the imposing Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos offers visitors a chance to explore diverse natural landscapes and sample some delicious local produce. Named for the bounteous harvest provided by the area's rich volcanic soil--and perhaps for the fact that the town has never been destroyed by the volcano--La Fortuna enjoys a warm but not overly hot climate, with temperatures ranging between 20 C (68 F) and 26 C (78 F). Things to do in La Fortuna de San Carlos include whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, and visiting the area's famed volcanic hot springs. La Fortuna de San Carlos is in Arenal Volcano National Park. Make your own La Fortuna de San Carlos vacation itinerary, with a little help from those that know the place like the back of their hands, by using our Costa Rica day trip app .
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs Day Trip from San Jose BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $141
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Popular things to do in La Fortuna de San Carlos

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Tabacon Hot Springs
4.4
Duration: 6​h
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River Rafting & Tubing
4.8
Duration: 3​h
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Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
4.7
Duration: 4​h
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La Fortuna Waterfall
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Nature in La Fortuna de San Carlos

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Ecotermales Fortuna
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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Lake Arenal
4.4
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Baldi Hot Springs
3.6
Duration: 2​h
Rio Chollin
4.3
Duration: 2​h

Side trips from La Fortuna de San Carlos

Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal)
Arenal Volcano National Park
4.1
Duration: 5​h
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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Arenal Volcano National Park
4.4
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Cano Negro
4.5
Duration: 6​h
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Venado Caves
Arenal Volcano National Park
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Wildlife in La Fortuna de San Carlos

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Proyecto Asis
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Nature & Wildlife Tours
4.3
Duration: 4​h
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Safaris
4.5
Duration: 8​h
Arenal Oasis Wildlife Refuge
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Hidden gems in La Fortuna de San Carlos

Bogarin Trail
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Paradise Hot Springs
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Coffee & Tea Tours
4.9
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Spas
4.7
Duration: 8​h

Tours in La Fortuna de San Carlos

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Horseback Riding Tours
4.5
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
4.8
Duration: 4​h 30​min
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Food Tours
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Duration: 5​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Paradise Hot Springs
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Green Vacations Costa Rica
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Duration: 8​h
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Spas & Wellness
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Duration: 8​h
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Los Lagos Hot Springs
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Duration: 2​h
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