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La Fortuna & Arenal

La Fortuna is the town base for Arenal Volcano, hanging bridges, hot springs and day trips to Río Celeste.

Updated: November 5, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Forest bird on a mossy branch with a volcano behind it
Forest bird on a mossy branch with a volcano behind it · Photo: Original image
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Stay in or near La Fortuna town: most tours list hotel pickup in the town area, so a central base often removes the need for a car on tour days. Río Celeste is a long day trip from here.

Where things are

PlaceTypeNotes
La Fortuna townDestination / baseRestaurants, shops, most hotel pickups
Arenal Volcano National ParkAttractionWest of town
Místico Hanging BridgesAttractionNear Lake Arenal
Río Celeste (Tenorio NP)AttractionAbout 1 h 20 min drive from La Fortuna (estimate, see routes)

Tours near this base

La FortunaViator

La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour

Guided hanging-bridges walk at Místico.

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La FortunaViator

La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Waterfall, volcano and hot springs in one day.

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La FortunaViator

Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano

Río Celeste full day with transport.

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La FortunaViator

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

Balsa River rafting, class II–III.

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Listings checked live on November 5, 2026. Operators change inclusions, pickup zones and restrictions, so confirm on the booking page before you pay.

Where to stay

La Fortuna / ArenalAgoda

Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Volcano-view suites with spa.

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La Fortuna / ArenalAgoda

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Lodge inside the national park area.

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