Travel GuideLa Fortuna vs Monteverde: Which Should You Visit?
La Fortuna vs Monteverde — a local guide compares volcano vs cloud forest, cost, activities and how to visit both, so you can decide where to spend your days.
Travel Guide
These are the long-form guides to La Fortuna and Arenal, written by the guides who work here rather than assembled from other people’s blog posts. How many days you need, which hot springs are worth the money, how the waterfall and volcano hikes actually compare, and what to do with a spare afternoon.
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Travel GuideBest Day Trips from La Fortuna (Río Celeste, Caño Negro & More)
The best day trips from La Fortuna: Río Celeste, Caño Negro, Venado Caves and more — distances, what to expect and the top guided tours.
Travel GuideHow Many Days in La Fortuna / Arenal? A Local's Itinerary
How many days do you need in La Fortuna? A local guide breaks down 1, 2, 3 and 4-day plans for Arenal, with a ready-made day-by-day itinerary.
Travel GuideLa Fortuna Hot Springs: Free vs Paid, Ranked
A local guide ranks La Fortuna's hot springs — from free rivers to luxury resorts like Tabacón, Baldi and Ecotermales — so you pick the right soak.
Travel GuideLa Fortuna Waterfall: Everything You Need to Know
La Fortuna Waterfall guide: how many steps, entrance fee, can you swim, best time to go and how to visit — from a local guide.
Travel GuideThe 25 Best Things to Do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica (by a Local Guide)
A local guide's honest ranking of the best things to do in La Fortuna and Arenal — volcano hikes, waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife and how to fit them into your trip.
Travel GuideArenal Volcano: Complete Visitor Guide
Everything to know about visiting Arenal Volcano: is it active, the best hikes, viewpoints, when to go and the top tours from La Fortuna.
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