5 Must-Do Activities in La Fortuna/Arenal
What's so special about La Fortuna?
La Fortuna has the best of both worlds—equally sought out by adrenaline junkies and luxury resort goers alike. No matter which end of the spectrum you fall on, you’ll find that there are plenty of magical activities to enjoy.
What to Do in Arenal
🧖♀️ Visit the Natural Hot Springs
Among the most common activities in this area are the natural hot springs heated by thermal energy from the Arenal Volcano. In the Arenal area, most hot springs are owned by hotels that have created naturally-heated pools over the thermal hot spots.
🚣♂️ Water Activities on Lake Arenal
At the foot of Arenal Volcano you will find a gorgeous body of water known as Lake Arenal. The water activities available on this lake is another major attraction of La Fortuna. Here you can go kayaking, paddle boarding, and even horse back riding around the lake. Fishing for bass, sailing, and windsurfing are also very popular activities. Relaxing in a beautiful lake at the foot of a volcano is a memory you won’t soon forget.
💦 La Fortuna Waterfall
Just about 3 miles (5.5 kilometers) outside of the town of La Fortuna you’ll find a breathtaking waterfall. La Fortuna Waterfallmeasures 200 feet high (70 meters). To enter to see the waterfall you will pay an $18 fee, which is donated to support conservation efforts in the area. After about a 10-15 minute walk, you will arrive at this towering waterfall. You can picnic, swim, and explore at the base of the waterfall. Bathrooms are available at the entrance.
Visiting this waterfall was one of my favorite activities in this area. On weekends during the summer months (January-April) the waterfall can get slightly crowded, but this doesn’t dim the beauty of this natural wonder. The color of the water is a beautiful emerald green and feels incredibly refreshing. There’s nothing quite like swimming in the cool pool of a mountain waterfall!
🏞 Sight See from the Hanging Bridges
Many people come to the Arenal area to experience the hanging bridges. Here you can walk through several suspended bridges, revealing views of the volcano and surrounding mountains. These tall bridges snake through the rainforest, which lets you get up close and personal with flora and fauna along the trail.
A trip to Costa Rica is incomplete without a zip line tour! You’ll be able to experience all the beautiful green scenery of Arenal from about 600 feet (200 meters) above the ground. There are many different companies that offer canopy tours, but Mistico Park and Sky Adventures Arenal Park have package deals if you’re also looking to take advantage of the hanging bridges.
🥾 Go Zip Lining!
A trip to Costa Rica is incomplete without a zip line tour! You’ll be able to experience all the beautiful green scenery of Arenal from about 600 feet (200 meters) above the ground. There are many different companies that offer canopy tours, but Mistico Park and Sky Adventures Arenal Park have package deals if you’re also looking to take advantage of the hanging bridges.
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