La Fortuna Family Travel Guide

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Arenal Volcano, Arenal National Park, Costa Rica
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La Fortuna Family Travel Tips

By Steve Jermanok
  • Have the kids take a nap during the day, so they can stay up late and watch the spectacle. The volcano really lights up from 9:00 P.M. to midnight.
  • The Tabacon Hot Springs are not too hot and are fun for all members of the family.
  • If you're continuing on to Monteverde and the cloud forest allow yourself at least four hours—an hour more if you don't have a four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Family Overview: La Fortuna, Costa Rica

By Steve Jermanok
The evening entertainment at Arenal Observatory Lodge comes free of charge. Simply grab a seat on the spacious deck and prepare to be amazed by Mother Nature's mesmerizing light show. Looming over the lodge at 5,271 feet, the perfectly cone-shaped volcano, Arenal, remains one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere. As darkness descends, you're in for a treat. The hammering of eruptions echoes in the distance and soon a river of red flows down from the crater, followed by large puffs of smoke that fill the air above the smoldering lava. Read More

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Hotels

from: $135

Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort

13 km West of La Fortuna
Arenal/Monteverde Map

Distance: 81.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Arenal Observatory Lodge

Arenal Volcano
Arenal

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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3.0

Lost Iguana Resort

Main Road
Arenal Volcano

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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3.0
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Attractions

Sendero Tranquilo Guided Walk

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2 miles north of Monteverde Reserve entrance
Cerro Plano, Costa Rica

Distance: 22.1 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Arenal Volcano National Park

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Arenal Volcano National Park features the Arenal Volcano, the most active volcano in the country, and a second volcano, Chato, whose crater contains a lagoon. ... Read More
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Bike Arenal

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near Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica

Distance: 5.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Bike Arenal is a mountain bike and multisport tour operator offering one-day bike tours, multi-day bike tours, and vacation packages, as well as hiking, family and custom tours.... Read More
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Other Smaller Airports near La Fortuna

Distance (mi.)
San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport 55.1 map
Palmar Sur Airport 133.7 map
Managua International Airport 153.0 map

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La Fortuna Vacation Rentals

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Costa Rica Home in Paradise - Costa Rica Home in Paradise - Relax in Nature

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Ceiling fans, Phone, Swimming Pool
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from: $128

4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in FORTUNA, COSTA RICA

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Phone, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster Oven, VCR
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from: $57

1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in FORTUNA, COSTA RICA

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 3
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Free Parking, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Microwave, Pets OK, Phone, Restaurant, Wireless Internet Access
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