Things to Do in La Fortuna

Taste the traditional dishes of Costa Rica, discover the culture of the country, and enjoy dinner with a local family in La Fortuna.

Our night walk is a unique and personalized experience that allows you to explore the nature of Costa Rica in a different way. Join us and discover the nightlife of La Fortuna.

With the help of Doña Chela, you will learn about the preparation of traditional Costa Rican dishes with products from the garden and the oldest way in the heat of the wood-fired kitchen.

Walk through a mystical Costa Rican rainforest full of nature and wildlife

Spend the day surrounded by Costa Rica's wild nature. You'll visit the La Fortuna Waterfall as well as the Arenal Volcano and its hot springs. 

Explore the nature of La Fortuna in a different way with this tour with a certified guide that takes you through the rainforest after its spectacular wildlife wakes up for the night.

Embark on an exciting tubing adventure on the Celeste River, perfect for those looking for an unforgettable experience. Glide through the crystal-clear waters of this iconic river, surrounded by lush nature and impressive landscapes. Immerse yourself in the serenity and splendor of natural pools and volcanic clay, all while enjoying the thrill of the descent. Our tour includes a certified bilingual guide who will accompany you at all times, guaranteeing your safety and enriching the experience with his local knowledge. Plus, we'll capture every moment with GoPro cameras so you can relive this adventure over and over again. Don't miss the opportunity to combine fun, adventure and the natural beauty of the Celeste River in a single tour. Book now and create memories that will last a lifetime!

This tour to the Arenal Volcano is an essential route in Costa Rica. Enjoy this national park and relax in its thermal pools.

A guided tour that guarantees sloth sightings while teaching you how to spot them like a pro. Learn their habits, camouflage secrets, and why they thrive in the wild

Experience an unrivalled experience on ANURA, the eco-friendly night tour that stands out in La Fortuna. In a small group of up to 8 people per guide. For 2 hours, it runs through 9 lagoons and a majestic lake on a specially restored trail, where the abundant local fauna is displayed in all its glory. Our professional guides will take you to discover alligators, a wide variety of frogs, reptiles, amphibians, birds and insects, in an environment that has been transformed by a firm commitment to ecological restoration. Unlike other tours in the area, ANURA combines safety, education and sustainability, offering a unique experience that connects you deeply with nature. Book now and find out why ANURA is the favorite choice for wildlife lovers! You can also learn more about our commitment at: https://anuracostarica.com/our-commitment/

In this activity, get an exciting rush of adrenaline as you take on the class II and III rapids of La Fortuna. Ready for some fun?

Relax at Relax Termalitas Hot Springs in La Fortuna with meal included. After booking, please contact us through the platform to receive your digital entry ticket required for access.

What sets my tour apart is personalized attention and authentic experiences. I focus on connecting travelers with Costa Rican culture and nature. From the start, I'm available for questions and adapt to individual needs. I share local stories and secrets, offering a unique perspective. With small groups, everyone gets personalized attention. My goal is to make each trip unforgettable, giving travelers a genuine taste of Costa Rica. Book my tour for a memorable and enriching experience!

Costa Rica is world-renowned for its coffee and chocolate. Discover everything there is to know about the mouth-watering products on this tour from Arenal.

The Maleku historically lived off subsistence hunting, fishing and farming. Of these only farming remains and it is still almost entirely subsistence. The Maleku are a small indigenous tribe.

Our private transport service offers a safe, convenient, and flexible way to travel anywhere within Costa Rica. All the vehicles used for private transportation are air conditioned, well-maintained minibuses (passenger vans) driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican bilingual professionals. Another nice feature of private transport is that it allows one hour of free wait time for the journey, giving your group opportunities to pose for photographs, take bathroom breaks, or enjoy a meal. Enjoy your way with Wi-Fi inside the vans and our drivers, they will show you our amazing country!

Lush jungle, idyllic lagoons & a volcano! Delve into Arenal Volcano to discover the incredible wealth of nature in Costa Rica.

Travel from Tortuguero to La Fortuna with a scenic boat ride through the Tortuguero River. Spot wildlife and enjoy a comfortable transfer through small towns and plantations.

Paddle board is the most ecological and nature loving way to connect with our two lakes, we offer private exclusive experience with a professional instructor and guide Jose chops (life guard learnings, sup surfer for over 15 years, ex fire fighter trained in national parks ) . With us you will reach unique jungle spots with no crowds, I will take you alone no group needed or with your friend or family, the photos and profesional edited video is a gift included in your tour. Cote Sup Safari offers personalized private unique adventure... we are your most special sup option and we are very happy to receive you.

Have a day of total relaxation with your ticket to Relax Termalitas, where you can enjoy hot springs and cold plunges, green areas, a jacuzzi and a slide!

Get your adrenaline pumping on a 2-hour ATV tour from La Fortuna. Drive through the rainforest, spot local wildlife, and enjoy stunning views of the Arenal Volcano while learning about its history.

Get pumped for a challenging descent into a lush rainforest canyon that will stimulate your adrenal glands to the max. We are the only rafting company that offers the opportunity to run this exhilarating and scenic stretch. Afterwards, we will proceed to the river, a stretch that is considered one of the most technically challenging commercially run rapids in Costa Rica. You will be accompanied by expert river guides and safety kayakers. There will be two breaks from the heart pounding rapids to refuel. The first stop will be along the river, where we will enjoy some fresh fruit. The second stop will be for an authentic Costa Rican lunch, you’ll also learn about the growing, harvesting, production of chocolate, medical plants, fruits and sugar cane.

Don't miss meeting some of Costa Rica's most adorable inhabitants on this unforgettable trip to the La Fortuna Sloth Watching Park.

La Fortuna is a bird-watcher’s paradise, with over 400 species of birds recorded in the area. Some of the most common birds seen in La Fortuna include quetzals, toucans, hummingbirds, and trogons.

The Balsa River is dam-controlled and is renowned for its relatively continuous Class 2 and 3 rapids, providing an exciting yet safe adventure for all skill levels. Most rapids are found in the first hour of the trip. These rapids offer excitement and safety, ensuring a memorable journey for beginners and experienced rafters. As you travel down the river, you'll be surrounded by the captivating beauty of Costa Rica's lush rainforests, pristine waterfalls, and a rich tapestry of exotic flora. You'll want to keep your eyes peeled for the abundance of wildlife that calls this area home. Bird enthusiasts will delight in the toucans, kingfishers, and herons as they dart and soar along the riverbanks. Howler monkeys might greet you with their distinctive calls from the treetops, and you might even be lucky enough to spot the elusive, slow-moving sloth hanging lazily from the branches overhead.

Tropical plants, native wildlife and natural lagoons—immerse yourself in the wilderness of Costa Rica on this quad bike tour of Arenal Volcano National Park.

Discover La Fortuna in a day! Visit Mistico Hanging Bridges, hike Arenal Volcano, see La Fortuna Waterfall, spot wildlife, enjoy a traditional lunch, and relax in a natural hot springs river.

Costa Rica Descens Organic Farm The opportunity to witness agriculture in action is a rarity nowadays. To experience where our food is grown rather than to watch it arrive at supermarkets is the point of our farm tours. Our farmers are happy to work with you to design a farm tour that fits into your group’s focus. We are happy to share our farm with you in a way that meets the interest of your group. Sample group tour focuses are below to give you an idea of what a farm experience can offer. Local food production and distribution, with an emphasis on seasonality, what crops grow when, and how we distribute them. Medicinal Plants; Explain the  traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants synthesise hundreds of chemical compounds for functions including defence against insects, fungi, diseases, and herbivorous mammals.

Delve into Costa Rica's cacao legacy and savor the taste of organic chocolate, tropical fruits, and spices.

Enjoy amazing views of Volcano Arenal in a “Pura Vida” atmosphere while preparing and tasting your newest culinary creations. The class is located in a gorgeous professional kitchen overlooking the rainforest. You will learn Scott’s personal recipes, techniques, get to participate in the creation of them, and of course sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Join us by road and by boat to Monteverde from La Fortuna in a comfortable and worry-free way. We'll get great views of the volcano and Lake Arenal.

Experience the thrill of riding a powerful Yamaha Jet Ski on the stunning waters of Lake Arenal, surrounded by lush nature and breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano.

The Boat: Ride the most versatile, portable, and maneuverable boat ever invented. The Place: Discover new creeks and secluded places of Costa Rica and stay away from massive tourism. The Involved Sports: The best blend between hiking and kayaking.

Get to know the impressive Fortuna River Waterfall on a perfect day trip and enjoy the magical environment of this Costa Rican biological reserve.

Experience thrilling bungee jumps and zipline through the cloud forest. Enjoy a day of adventure with lunch and hotel pickup included.

We will have a great time immerse in the rainforest, volcano and one of the most beautiful waterfalls we have in the country. We will be able to spot wildlife in the middle of the forest such as monkeys, sloths, frogs, snakes and more. The view from the hanging bridges is breathtaking. We will learn about Arenal volcano geology and history by the time we are hiking the lava flows from 1968. We will have a delicious and local lunch at my family restaurant with one of the most breathtaking views of the valley and volcano. We will finish at la fortuna waterfall where we will have to swim and take pictures of this iconic place in la fortuna.

Embark on an exhilarating waterfall rappelling adventure at La Roca Canyoning, where you can also try out thrilling ziplines.

Visit one of the most important attractions in the area and enjoy the forest from a different perspective. Swim in the cristaline waters of La Fortuna Waterfall, then stop for a delicious lunch.

Guided walk through a nature preserved located In the out skirts of Arenal volcano main rainforest, equipped with tools and skill to find and spot wildlife hiding in plain sight, we'll make sure to find many of the animals inhabiting the ecosystem. Our small groups guarantee the least disturbance towards the natural environment and its inhabitants highly increasing the odds of coming across skittish wildlife and having a low impact on nature, while also elevating the experience for our customers.

Discover a magnificent volcanic crater in the heart of Costa Rica with this fantastic hike to the Hule Lagoon. Perfect for adventurers!

Discover the natural beauty of Arenal Volcano and more on a guided 6-hour tour. Explore the forest and swim in the crystal-clear waters of La Fortuna Waterfall before enjoying a delicious lunch.

"Celeste" in Spanish means celestial, paradisiacal and also the light blue color of the clear sky. These adjectives perfectly describe the area you will visit in this tour. On the flanks of the Tenorio Volcano National Park, this 7 km hike takes you to the point where the river Mother Nature magically mixes the water of two crystalline streams, changing its color to the beautiful blue light we call Celeste. Continue to "the pots", the depressions in the clay-filled soil with supposed therapeutic properties and the Tenorio Volcano hot springs. The trail continues through the forest until you reach the dazzling waterfall of Rio Celeste. During all this time, the surrounding jungle is full of life forms, smells and incredible sounds.

Dare to cross the Costa Rican jungle with this Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour. Discover its fauna and flora and see the second most active volcano in the country.

Embark on a journey to the most stunning landscapes of Costa Rica with a tour to the Arenal Volcano, Sarchi Oxcart Factory, and Baldi Hot Springs.

Private Transfer From La Fortuna To Manuel Antonio From 7 to 10 passengers Our private transport service offers a safe, convenient, and flexible way to travel anywhere within Costa Rica. All the vehicles used for private transportation are air conditioned, well-maintained minibuses (passenger vans) driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican bilingual professionals. Another nice feature of private transport is that it allows one hour of free wait time for the journey, giving your group opportunities to pose for photographs, take bathroom breaks, or enjoy a meal. Enjoy your way with Wi-Fi inside the vans and our drivers, they will show you our amazing country!

Cruise along the banks of the Frío River while you observe the great variety of fauna and flora of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on this excursion.

Small group or private experience: Hike at the base of the Arenal Volcano, explore real lava fields and ancient craters, spot sloths and wildlife, and enjoy a scenic jungle picnic lunch.

Private Transfer From La Fortuna To Monteverde From 1 to 6 passengers Our private transport service offers a safe, convenient, and flexible way to travel anywhere within Costa Rica. All the vehicles used for private transportation are air conditioned, well-maintained minibuses (passenger vans) driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican bilingual professionals. Another nice feature of private transport is that it allows one hour of free wait time for the journey, giving your group opportunities to pose for photographs, take bathroom breaks, or enjoy a meal. Enjoy your way with Wi-Fi inside the vans and our drivers, they will show you our amazing country!

Explore the subterranean world of the Venado Caves with this trip from La Fortuna. A 15 million-year-old underground labyrinth of grottoes awaits!