Travel Guide To Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna I Costa Rica I

In this travel guide to the La Fortuna and Arenal Area we're getting up close to the Arenal Volcano lava flow! We'll show you the best the area has to offer from hiking to hanging bridges, where to eat and stay, and take you to the Baldi and Tabacon Hot Springs to compare the two and help you decide which is best for you.

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PLACES WE VISIT:
NOTE: Plastic disposable water bottles are not allowed in parks in Costa Rica

Arenal 1968
Our Rating ***/
• Pet Friendly! Leashed dogs welcome.
• Easy to moderate trails
• Great restaurant at the end of the trail.
Open 8 am - 6 pm Daily
Adults $17 USD
Discounts for students, seniors and CR locals
www.arenal1968.com

Mistico Hanging Bridges
Our Rating ***/
• We recommend going with a guide. It will make a HUGE difference in the quality of your time at the park. If you're going to spend the money it's worth it to do it right. Otherwise it's just an expensive walking trail.
• Closed toed shoes required
• Drive to park is about 25 minutes from town
Open 6 am - 3:50 pm Daily
Adults 19-64 years of age $26 USD
Guided Tour for $14 more per person • Choose from Bird Tour, Natural History Tour (we did this one), and Night Walk Tour
Group Rates available
Discounts for teens, seniors and CR locals
Children under 12 are free!
www.misticopark.com

La Fortuna de San Carlos town
• Sundays in the central park are a fun way to see some local culture

Red Frog Coffee Roasters
• Breakfast Burrito with extra green sauce!
• Truly great coffee

La Cava Woodfire Pizza
• Pizza! And grill

Pollo Fortuneño Rotisserie & Grill
• Mixed platters to share for 2 people or more
• Bomb margaritas!

Baldi Thermal Resort
Our Rating ***/
• It's really nice to visit the HOT springs on a rainy, colder day
Day passes start at 9 am on weekends and 10 am on weekdays
Closes 9:00pm (I'm pretty sure they told us 10pm)
Prices for Adults
Entrance: Nationals $19 / Foreign $36
Entrance + Dinner: $39 / $56
Entrance + Lunch: $39 / $56
Entrance + Lunch + Dinner: $59 / $76
www.baldihotsprings.cr

Tabacon Hot Springs and Spa
Our Rating *****
• A romantic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation in the healing thermal waters
• We had the full day pass because it was a special deal although we arrived in the afternoon.
• We HIGHLY recommend the night pass if you are only going for a half day. It was SOOOO amazing at night!
www.tabacon.com

Confort Arenal Hotel
Nicely appointed rooms or apartments with balconies facing the volcano!
• Pet friendly!
• AC / WIFI
• Picnic tables & social area
• Lots of wild animals like toucans, sloths and wild turkeys
https://www.confortarenal.com/

Casas del Rio
Gorgeous studio villas overlooking a giant pond and flowing river. Also, vacation houses available for bigger groups. Very nicely manicured grounds, social area with full kitchen, two pools and a water slide!
• Pet Friendly!
• Spa services on property
• AC / WIFI
• Very close to town
http://casadelrio.net/

Thank you for joining us!