Trails, Difficulty Levels, Weather Tips & What to Expect Near La Fortuna Hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park is not about summiting a smoking crater. It is about walking across hardened lava fields, listening to…
If you’re planning a trip to La Fortuna, one of the most common questions is: Is Arenal Volcano active — and is it safe to visit? The short answer: Yes, Arenal is classified as an…
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Arenal Volcano National Park & the Surrounding Region Few landscapes in Central America are as instantly recognizable as Arenal Volcano rising above rainforest and farmland in northern Costa Rica. For…
A Practical Guide to Costa Rica’s Arenal Adventure Capital La Fortuna, at the base of Arenal Volcano, is often described as Costa Rica’s inland adventure hub — and that reputation is well earned. Within a…
A Complete Visitor Guide to One of Costa Rica’s Most Iconic Waterfalls Few images define La Fortuna more than the 70-meter (230-foot) ribbon of water plunging into a jade-colored pool at the base of a…
A Refined Guide to High-End Stays in Costa Rica’s Arenal Region There are a few places in Central America where you can wake to a perfectly framed volcano, spend the morning hiking through rainforest, and…
A Practical, Experience-Driven Guide to Visiting Arenal Volcano with Kids La Fortuna is one of the easiest places in Costa Rica to travel with children — and one of the most rewarding. With volcano views,…
A Complete Guide to Arenal’s Thermal Resorts, Natural Springs, and Where to Stay Few experiences in Costa Rica rival sinking into naturally heated mineral water while mist rises through rainforest canopy and Arenal Volcano looms…
Costa Rica may be small, but choosing where to spend your time can feel surprisingly complex. Two of the country’s most iconic inland destinations — La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano) and Monteverde (Cloud Forest) — are…
A Complete Travel Guide to Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano Region La Fortuna — officially La Fortuna de San Carlos — is one of Costa Rica’s most popular travel destinations, and it’s frequently described as the…