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La Fortuna
La Fortuna, Central Valley, Costa Rica
Where La Fortuna sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 915
- Time zone
- America/Guatemala
La Fortuna sits in Central Valley, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 915 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in La Fortuna
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Venado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)
5 tours & tickets
Free to visit
Tours of Venado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)
Sample itineraries for La Fortuna
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in La Fortuna
La Fortuna's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
La Fortuna's most-visited sights
- MorningMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLa Fortuna Waterfall105 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonCeleste River (Río Celeste)78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLa Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo TourTakes about 8.5 hours.
2 days in La Fortuna
La Fortuna's most-visited sights · More of La Fortuna's top sights
- 1
Day 1
La Fortuna's most-visited sights
- MorningMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLa Fortuna Waterfall105 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonCeleste River (Río Celeste)78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLa Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo TourTakes about 8.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of La Fortuna's top sights
- MorningBaldi Hot Springs46 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLake Arenal43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLa Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day TourTakes about 11 hours.
3 days in La Fortuna
La Fortuna's most-visited sights · More of La Fortuna's top sights · Day trip to Monteverde
- 1
Day 1
La Fortuna's most-visited sights
- MorningMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLa Fortuna Waterfall105 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonCeleste River (Río Celeste)78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLa Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo TourTakes about 8.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of La Fortuna's top sights
- MorningBaldi Hot Springs46 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLake Arenal43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLa Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day TourTakes about 11 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Monteverde
- Early startHead to MonteverdeAbout 28 km from La Fortuna — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in La Fortuna
La Fortuna's most-visited sights · More of La Fortuna's top sights · Day trip to Monteverde · More of La Fortuna's top sights · Day trip to Miramar
- 1
Day 1
La Fortuna's most-visited sights
- MorningMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLa Fortuna Waterfall105 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonCeleste River (Río Celeste)78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLa Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo TourTakes about 8.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of La Fortuna's top sights
- MorningBaldi Hot Springs46 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLake Arenal43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLa Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day TourTakes about 11 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Monteverde
- Early startHead to MonteverdeAbout 28 km from La Fortuna — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of La Fortuna's top sights
- MorningEco Termales Fortuna8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonVenado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)5 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadArenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna WaterfallTakes about 2.5 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Miramar
- Early startHead to MiramarAbout 44 km from La Fortuna — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in La Fortuna
La Fortuna's most-visited sights · More of La Fortuna's top sights · Day trip to Monteverde · More of La Fortuna's top sights · Day trip to Miramar · Day trip to Sarapiqui · Day trip to Puntarenas
- 1
Day 1
La Fortuna's most-visited sights
- MorningMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park124 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayLa Fortuna Waterfall105 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonCeleste River (Río Celeste)78 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLa Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo TourTakes about 8.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of La Fortuna's top sights
- MorningBaldi Hot Springs46 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLake Arenal43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLa Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day TourTakes about 11 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Monteverde
- Early startHead to MonteverdeAbout 28 km from La Fortuna — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of La Fortuna's top sights
- MorningEco Termales Fortuna8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonVenado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)5 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadArenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna WaterfallTakes about 2.5 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Miramar
- Early startHead to MiramarAbout 44 km from La Fortuna — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Sarapiqui
- Early startHead to SarapiquiAbout 53 km from La Fortuna — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Puntarenas
- Early startHead to PuntarenasAbout 58 km from La Fortuna — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in La Fortuna
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
4.9 (1,868)8h 30m
perfect for nature lovers. perfect for active travelers ideal if you don't have many vacation days. you will see the 3 best attractions in the area You will visit the best parks in the area start of activities early, to…
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La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
4.8 (2,582)11h
The tour that has it all!! In this tour we will proudly show you the spectaculair nature that La Fortuna area has to offer. We will take you allong rivers, over high hanging bridges, jungle staircases, mountain trails,…
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Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall
4.8 (951)2h 30m
"Elevate your adventure with a unique and captivating half-day journey. Join our guided experience and prepare to be amazed as you soar above canyons, through pristine forests, and alongside cascading waterfalls. We're…
from $107.18 / personView details
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North Fields Cafe: Craft Specialty Coffee and Chocolate Tour
5.0 (2,570)2h 30m
North Fields Cafe offers a two hour local family owned experience in Costa Rica, located close to Arenal Volcano area and its hot springs As you move through our fields, you’ll follow the entire process step by step,…
from $46 / personView details
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La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
4.6 (338)3h
Get ready for 2 hours tour of pure adventure and adrenaline! Our experience begins at the private farm La Naciente, just minutes from La Fortuna downtown. We start by riding through muddy trails, crossing small rivers…
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Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano
5.0 (1,370)5h
Immerse yourself in an unparalleled adventure by booking our thrilling canyoning and waterfall rappelling, in the enchanting setting of Pocosol Forest. Situated near the renowned Children's Eternal Rainforest and…
from $95 / personView details
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