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Ultimate Guide to La Fortuna: Activities & Accommodations
When we visited Costa Rica, we knew we wanted to spend at least half of our time in the La Fortuna area. La Fortuna is one of Costa Rica’s most beloved towns — and it’s not hard to see why. Tucked in the lush rainforest near the majestic Arenal Volcano, this vibrant destination is a playground for adventure seekers, wellness travelers, and nature lovers alike. Think waterfalls, hot springs, zip lines through the jungle, and sunsets over volcanic horizons — all bundled into a laid-back, “pura vida” vibe you’ll want to stay in forever. If you want to spend time at the beaches too, I highly recommend splitting your time…
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Things to do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica La Fortuna is a dream destination for travelers looking to experience the magic of Costa Rica. With beautiful views or the Arenal Volcano and so much wildlife, it’s one of the best places to visit in Costa Rica. We spent the first 3 days of our Costa Rica trip here, and it was amazing. You can check out my full 8-day Costa Rica travel itinerary to see everything we did on that trip, including where we stayed. Or check out this complete La Fortuna guide, with recommendations on where to stay as well. La Fortuna is a vibrant…
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Costa Rica Travel Itinerary
Pura Vida: Our Family’s Costa Rica Travel Itinerary from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio We just returned from the most amazing trip ever. We spent 8 nights in Costa Rica with our family of 5 and another family of 4. I spent months planning out this trip and had high expectations, and yet it somehow still exceeded them every single day. Here’s our exact Costa Rica travel itinerary that you can copy or modify as you see fit. I’ll share what I would change if I were to do it again as well. The kids with us ranged in age from 5 to 13, and everybody was able to do…
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Los Lagos Hotel: Hot Springs and Fun for Families
A Recap of Our Stay at Hotel Los Lagos When I first started planning our family vacation to Costa Rica, I knew I wanted to spend at least a few days in La Fortuna. This area of Costa Rica is full of rainforest, animals, and the Arenal Volcano. And there is a ton of fun stuff to see and to there. There were quite a few hotel options in that area that had accommodations that would fit our family of 5. But the price points were all over the place. When I stumbled across Hotel Los Lagos, it sounded too good it be true. Not only did the pictures look…
