It is definitely worth it to go on a night walk in Monteverde to truly experience all that the cloud forest has to offer! Up to 80% of the wildlife in the area is only active at night, so you’re missing out if you are only exploring the forest during the day. On this tour…
Monteverde is famous for its impressive cloud forest ecosystem, which is an incredibly lush and vibrant forest environment abundant with plants and wildlife. The Santa Elena Cloud Forest, located about 20 minutes from the center of Santa Elena, offers a great way to be immersed in this unique ecosystem, with up to 12km of trails…
This park is a great option for beginner hikers wanting to explore trails at the base of the Arenal Volcano. It is just 15 minutes away from the town of La Fortuna, and has up to 8 kilometers of trails leading through the forest and visiting lava flows from the volcanic eruption of 2010. There…
This is arguably one of the best hikes in Monteverde due to its combination of beautiful jungle trails, hanging bridges, and spectacular waterfall views. It’s definitely worth the visit if you’re looking for an intermediate hike near the town of Monteverde! The trailhead is located about 30 minutes north of the Santa Elena town. They…
Although there are many private hot spring resorts near the town of La Fortuna, you also have the option to visit “El Choyin”, which is a free natural hot spring river open to the public. The springs are located under a bridge about a 15 minute drive from La Fortuna as you head west on…
If you are at all curious about the production of coffee, chocolate, and sugarcane in Costa Rica, then this is the tour for you! It’s located on a local, family-owned farm just 5 minutes from the center of La Fortuna. They have tours during the mornings and afternoons, so it’s a perfect place to stop…
There are many hikes near the town of La Fortuna, however none offer quite as much variety as the Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. The drive from La Fortuna town takes about 30 minutes and includes a 9km gravel access road through the rainforest as a nice way to spot wildlife before even arriving on…
The famous Arenal Lake is known for its beautiful location right in front of the Arenal volcano. It is the largest lake in Costa Rica and is actually a man-made reservoir that was built in 1979 by the Costa Rica Electricity Institute to generate hydroelectric power for homes around the country and provide water to…
This unique canyoning experience launches from the company’s headquarters located in the small local town called “El Burrito”, about 20 minutes south of La Fortuna. They have a safe parking lot where you can leave your car, or you can organize transportation from anywhere in the La Fortuna area. It’s the ideal activity if you…
The El Salto Rope Swing is a nice family-friendly river activity to stop by if you’re visiting the town of La Fortuna. It is located right by the bridge crossing over the Fortuna River and is completely free to access. As a bonus, it’s just about a 10 minute walk from “Camping Lagos del Rio,”…
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