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"9.8 out of 10 Stars. Our trip to your beautiful country was amazing! We had a clear view of Arenal erupting from our hotel
room each night in La Fortuna. Manuel Antonio was gorgeous, the tours were awesome, and I cannot say enough about
the customer service Gretchen provided. She was friendly, helpful and spoke from experience. Thank you for planning
such a wonderful vacation for us!!!!!!"
-Nancy & Ken Scearce Salt Lake City, Utah
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La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano Info |
| Many describe the Arenal Volcano area as being among Costa Rica's most beautiful destinations. This area is dotted with scenic hillsides and volcanoes, including the famous Arenal Volcano which is one of the most active in the world. La Fortuna is the closest town to the imposing volano, which erupts every five to ten minutes, Arenal Volcano is a constant reminder that Mother Nature is still hard at work and came back to life in 1968. The beauty of this area is also accentuated by the scenic Arenal Lake and dam which provides electricty to most of the country. |
 The Location of Arenal Volcano is on the Northern Plains of Costa Rica. La Fortuna is approximately a 3 hour drive from San Jose, 3 1/2 hours from Manuel Antonio, 3 1/2 - 4 hours from Monteverde (Most choose Jeep Boat Jeep), 3 hours from Liberia and 4- 4 1/2 hours from Tamarindo. Please keep in mind that all drive times are approximate and depend on road conditions, as well as Costa Rica driving experience.
The Climate of the Arenal Volcano area is a relatively comfortable climate. During the months of December through April, one can expect temperatures to reach a high in the low to mid 80's and a low in the 60's with limited rainfall. From May through November, one can expect temperatures to reach a high in the low 80's and a low in the 60's with more prevalent rainfall. The rainfall in the Arenal Volcano area during this time of the year is generally limited to late afternoons and early evenings (though it can rain at any given time). View Current Conditions |
Activities are plentiful in the La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano area. This area is bursting with tourist geared activities including day spas, restaurants, bars, dancing, internet cafes, souvenir shops and a beautifully landscaped park. The following is a small percentage of the local businesses that we recommend:
La Fortuna Activities:
Dancing, Internet Cafes, Bars, Central area park,
Souvenir shops, Shopping
Lunatica Art Gallery:
Featuring Costa Rica Artists & Indigenous
Arts& Crafts
Ecocentro Danaus:
Bio Park - Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds
Day Spa:
European Style Facials & Attention
Shopping:
Tiliches Souvenir Shop
Souvenirs el Carpintero |
Inexpensive La Fortuna Dining:
La Choza de Laurel
Lava Rocks Cafe
Luigi's Lodge & Pizzeria
Mi Casa Cafe
Soda Pito Pito
Super Pollo
More Dining Options:
Restaurant el Terruno
Restaurant Nene's
Restaurant Las Brasitas
Rancho la Cascada
Restaurant Don Rufino
Rainforest Cafe
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Arenal Tours are plentiful from La Fortuna and the surrounding areas. La Fortuna is the closest town to the imposing volcano of Arenal, is a long time favorite of eco-tourists and considered by many to be the adventure capital of Central America. A variety of Arenal Tours are available including various forms of canopy explortation, whitewater rafting, canyoning, cave exploration, volcano hikes, hot springs, indigenous villages and many more... Read more... |
Arenal Volcano Resorts and La Fortuna hotels are plentiful with accommodations for all price ranges. The Costa Rica vacation packages listed in our website utilize some of the area's most beautiful and unique Arenal Volcano resort options. We also offer a wide variety of alternative lodging options including Arenal bungalows, La Fortuna hotels and Arenal Lake lodges. Read More...
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Recommended Costa Rica Vacations that visit the Arenal Volcano
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