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Things to do in La Fortuna

Walk lava trails at Arenal Volcano, cross hanging bridges, swim below La Fortuna Waterfall and end the day in volcano-heated hot springs.

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Arenal Natura Ecological Park

A conservation park where guides lead 2-hour walks to see frogs, snakes, crocodiles and butterflies.Entry: Book a guided tour, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
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Arenal Volcano National Park

Trails across rainforest and the 1992 lava flows, with views of the volcano cone and Lake Arenal.Entry: Pay at the entrance by cardSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
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Baldi Hot Springs

A hot springs resort with 25 thermal pools, open to day visitors from morning until 10 PM.Entry: Buy a day pass at reception, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
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Baldi Hot Springs restaurants

Restaurants inside the Baldi complex serving Costa Rican and Italian dishes for lunch and dinner.Entry: Pay as you go
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Ecocentro Danaus

A private biological reserve with a flat 1 km loop trail and guided day and night wildlife tours.Entry: Day pass or guided tour, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
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La Fortuna town center

The small town below the volcano, with local sodas serving Costa Rican dishes and international restaurants.Entry: Pay as you go
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La Fortuna Waterfall

A 70 m waterfall reached by about 500 steps, with a natural pool where you can swim.Entry: Pay at the entrance, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
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La Fortuna Waterfall restaurant

The restaurant at the La Fortuna Waterfall reserve, listed among the site's visitor services.Entry: Pay as you go
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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

A 3.2 km rainforest trail crossing six hanging bridges, with views of Arenal Volcano.Entry: Book ahead, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
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Tabacón hot springs

A resort built around the naturally heated Tabacón River, whose waters average about 37 degrees Celsius.Entry: Book a day pass, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets

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