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| Northern Plains and Arenal Volcano |
 Many describe the Northern Plains and Arenal Volcano area as being among Costa Rica's most beautiful destinations. This area is surrounded by scenic hillsides and volcanoes, including Arenal Volcano which is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. La Fortuna is the closest town to Arenal, which erupts every 5 to 10 minutes. Arenal Volcano came roaring back to life in 1968, killing over 80 local villagers.
Nuevo Arenal was established in the late 1960's early 70's as people from the old town of Arenal relocated after the village was destroyed by the big eruption. The beauty of this region is further accentuated by the scenic Lake Arenal and the dam, which provides electricty to most of Costa Rica.
The Sarapiqui region of Costa Rica is also located within the Northern Plains of Costa Rica. Sarapiqui is known for lush jungles, raging rivers and several adventure haciendas. This is a great destinations for those that want to explore Costa Rica in it's natural state.
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 The Location: The Northern Plains of Costa Rica are located in the north central part of the country. 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 Northern Plains 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
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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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 Northern Plains 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 exploration, whitewater rafting, canyoning, cave exploration, volcano hikes, hot springs, indigenous villages and many more...
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 Northern Plains Hotels and La Fortuna resorts 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.
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Recommended Costa Rica Vacations that visit the
Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna area:
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