Northern Plains

Travel Guide

Rincon de la Vieja National Park which includes rapids and a cascade
Rincon de la Vieja National Park which includes a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park which includes a river or creek, rainforest and forest scenes
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a house

Where to stay in Northern Plains

You can find this shot along the main road from La Fortuna as it goes past Arenal Volcano on your way to the lake. We got there just in time for the last bit of light. #bvs100k

Barrio Pilo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Pilo and surrounding area, you can visit Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Arenal Volcano National Park.

Barrio Pilo
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El Millon

While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Millon
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Sabalito

Check out nearby sights like FlyZone Wakeboard School while you're spending some time in Sabalito and the surrounding area.

Sabalito
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
The price is P12,787 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
P12,787
P14,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,117 reviews)
Los Lagos
"Great view of the volcano, the food at the restaurant was great and the hot springs were beautiful."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is P12,202 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
P12,202
P13,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"We loved this property. The dining was good and we enjoyed the pool and hot springs."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
3.5 out of 5
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano, (4.5 miles), Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is P17,867 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
P17,867
P20,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful property, friendly staff and excellent service. We truly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are large and comfortable. The dining options are excellent. The pools and hot springs were also enjoyable."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
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Suwa Villa Arenal
Suwa Villa Arenal
3.5 out of 5
Avenue 335 street 468, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Lush beautiful little property
"It’s a very cute small property. It has a shared kitchen and washers/dryers available for use. The room worked great for us. We got the room with the loft where the kids could sleep. They loved that. Our room also had a nice little patio area and all the landscaping was so lush and beautiful."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Suwa Villa Arenal
Villas Fortuna Boutique
Villas Fortuna Boutique
4.5 out of 5
Z13, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
Waterfall Trip
"Shockingly great place to stay. Worrisome when pulling up for checkin but very comfortable for four of us to stay in for a couple nights. Teenagers had plenty of room, easy less than a block walk to a dozen restaurants."

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025

Villas Fortuna Boutique
Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas del Lago
3 out of 5
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Wooden cottage feel, good location.
"Very cute cottage and good location, easy to find in Waze app. Very close to La Fortuna waterfall. Property was cozy and lovely sitting on deck and hearing local birds."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

Cabañas del Lago
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

La Fortuna Waterfall

La Fortuna Waterfall

Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

La Fortuna Waterfall
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Rio Celeste Waterfall

Rio Celeste Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Celeste Waterfall during your travels in Katira. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and seek out the hiking trails.

Rio Celeste Waterfall

Arenal Volcano

Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Arenal Volcano

Tabacon Hot Springs

Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Tabacon Hot Springs

Baldi Hot Springs

Enjoy a trip to Baldi Hot Springs and popular activities like ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

Baldi Hot Springs
Arenal

Arenal

La Fortuna

La Fortuna

Bagaces

Bagaces

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