Costa Rica Alajuela Province La Fortuna

La Fortuna

A tourist town near the Arenal Volcano, known for hot springs, waterfalls, and adventure activities in Costa Rica's northern highlands.

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Hop over to La Fortuna for vistas of one of Costa Rica’s active Volcanoes: Arenal Volcano, plus endless opportunities for canyoning, rappelling down waterfalls, and soaks in natural hot springs.

missfilatelista 2 years ago

There is so much to do here! You can ride horses, see waterfalls, watch lava flow from the volcano, and experience natural hot springs. Although it's not by the beach, you'll want to stay for a few days to experience it all.

netanyas 3 years ago

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  • Costa Rica Volcanoes: Visit These 5 Active Volcanic Spots

    Costa Rica is an ecotourism hotspot teeming with biodiversity, breathtaking landscapes and plenty of friendly locals to show you around. This tiny country, like most of Central America, has volcanic origins, and these hot-lava cones have become some of the country’s favorite attractions. Of the more than 209 volcanoes are littered throughout this tiny tropical […]

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