Arenal & La Fortuna

Costa Rica

A perfect volcano cone, hot-spring rivers, and every adventure Costa Rica ever invented.

At a glance

Best months: December–May
Climate: Tropical
Pace: Moderate
Budget fit: Budget, Mid-Range, Luxury
Wellness depth: Light, Moderate
Sacred & notable: The volcano the Maleku hold as home of the fire god; hot rivers running beneath rainforest

Wellness

yoga
massage

Adventure

white-water rafting
climbing & heights
hiking & trekking
surfing & paddle sports
cycling & mountain biking
wildlife & safari
caving & canyoning

Bathing & thermal

hot springs / geothermal baths

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