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Arenal Volcano
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La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 49 reviews
Free cancellation available
Water activities
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La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Theme parks
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Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
History & culture
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Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
Activity duration is 13 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Spa & wellness
See all 14 activitiesOpens in new tabArenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
Activity duration is 13 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
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Reviews of Arenal Volcano
4.7
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The hotel is about 10 minutes outside of La Fortuna. A taxi ride to town was $16.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Do your homework on trip adviser!
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
if you're in the area, it's worth doing the hike, but even at the closest vista point, you really only see a lava flow and the side of the volcano, so don't really get to see the crater as much as we had hoped.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I highly recommend the day hike. The morning is quite strenuous, but the guide took frequent stops. You get the closest legal view of the volcano, hike through the forest and the volcanic rocks. The second half of the day was around the grounds of the observatory with an evening at the Tabacon river with the locals! Quite an experience.
4/5 - Good
MariaMargarita
As to be expected, long line of cars to get into the park.
Popular places to visit
Chato Volcano
4/5(2 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chato Volcano during your travels in La Fortuna. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints, or seek out its ziplining sites.
Cerro Chato Lake
4.5/5(7 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cerro Chato Lake during your travels in La Fortuna. Wander the lush rainforest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
La Fortuna Waterfall
4.5/5(494 reviews)
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.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
5/5(384 reviews)
Enjoy the hot springs and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
Ecoglide Arenal Park
4.5/5(50 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Ecoglide Arenal Park and popular activities like ziplining in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
Paradise Hot Springs
4.5/5(49 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Paradise Hot Springs and popular activities like ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
Best Lodging Options Near Arenal Volcano
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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
2.5mi / 4km from Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa
Del Centro De La Fortuna 4 Km, San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
22 km Oeste de la Fortuna de San Carlos, 1.7 km del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Resort
3mi. NW of La Fortuna’s Catholic Church, Rd. to Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Hotel Lomas del Volcán
4.5 Km NW of Fortuna, San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
11 km North from the Catholic Church, Fortuna Downtown, Road to volcano, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
13 Km Oeste del Centro, de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
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