La Fortuna Attractions
The official name of this small town is La Fortuna de San Carlos, and it receives many visitors due to its close proximity to the Arenal Volcano. Lying 250m/820ft above sea level, La Fortuna offers excellent vistas of the volcano that is only 6km/3.7mi to the west.
Several tour companies in La Fortuna offer excursions to the many natural attractions in the area, including night tours of the volcano. Many visitors to La Fortuna choose to rent or horses or bicycles for enjoyment when exploring the area.
Several tour companies in La Fortuna offer excursions to the many natural attractions in the area, including night tours of the volcano. Many visitors to La Fortuna choose to rent or horses or bicycles for enjoyment when exploring the area.
Waterfall of La Fortuna
This narrow waterfall is one of the most visited attractions in the La Fortuna area. A trail (where birds can be spotted) leads first to an overlook of the falls. From here there is an excellent view of the long falls cascading down a steep, forested canyon.
An entrance fee is paid to continue the steep trail downwards to base of the falls where there is a swimming area. The fees are used to maintain the trail and build steps in the steep sections, since the walk uphill is very steep. Some visitors choose to take a tour to the falls (offered by companies in La Fortuna) or ride a horse to get there.
An entrance fee is paid to continue the steep trail downwards to base of the falls where there is a swimming area. The fees are used to maintain the trail and build steps in the steep sections, since the walk uphill is very steep. Some visitors choose to take a tour to the falls (offered by companies in La Fortuna) or ride a horse to get there.
