Northern Plains

Travel Guide

Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring rapids and a waterfall
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing forests, rainforest and a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a house

Where to stay in Northern Plains

You can find this shot along the main road from La Fortuna as it goes past Arenal Volcano on your way to the lake. We got there just in time for the last bit of light. #bvs100k

Barrio Pilo

3/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Pilo and surrounding area, you can visit Arenal Adventure World and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour.

Barrio Pilo
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El Millon

While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Millon
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Sabalito

Check out nearby sights like FlyZone Wakeboard School while you're spending some time in Sabalito and the surrounding area.

Sabalito
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5 out of 5
9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna, Centre, Arenal Volcano area, Monterrey, Alajuela
The price is SAR 2,942 per night from May 28 to May 29
SAR 2,942
SAR 3,324 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Monterrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"It was a beautiful resort, just wish it was all inclusive! Other than that no complaints."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
The price is SAR 561 per night from May 25 to May 26
SAR 561
SAR 634 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,137 reviews)
"Highly recommend beautiful place with private road to lookout points."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
3.5 out of 5
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano, (4.5 miles), Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is SAR 841 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
SAR 841
SAR 951 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Fantastic Costa Rica resort
"We had an amazing stay! The hot springs were a highlight. Fabulous tropical environment filled with various birds and lizards. Tremendous view of the Volcano from our room. Staff was amazing. We booked 4 tours through them and they were all great!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
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Suwa Villa Arenal
Suwa Villa Arenal
3.5 out of 5
Avenue 335 street 468, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Amazing stay at suwa villa
"Great boutique hotel. Extremely well maintained. Beautiful landscaping. Also loved the shared open kitchen. Highly recommend staying here"

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Suwa Villa Arenal
Villas Jawara
Villas Jawara
4.5 out of 5
Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"The view is out of this world! Amazing view of the volcano and it was the most peaceful and serene surroundings. There's nothing like sitting in a hot tub looking at a volcano. We loved the access to all the amenities of the Los Lagos resort too! We were so sad to leave, it did not disappoint. There ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Villas Jawara
Villas Fortuna Boutique
Villas Fortuna Boutique
4.5 out of 5
Z13, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
"Perfect location! We stayed at the villas and they were very clean and new. We were a little scared about the noise reviews but we didn’t feel any in the villas and we traveled with a 4 month old baby!"

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

Villas Fortuna Boutique
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Popular places to visit

Pura Vida😍 Costa Rica = land of waterfalls:) #life #culture

La Fortuna Waterfall

4.5/5(494 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

La Fortuna Waterfall
October 2018.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

5/5(384 reviews)

Enjoy the hot springs and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Rio Celeste Waterfall

Rio Celeste Waterfall

4.5/5(97 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Celeste Waterfall during your travels in Katira. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and seek out the hiking trails.

Rio Celeste Waterfall

Arenal Volcano

4.5/5(641 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Arenal Volcano

Tabacon Hot Springs

4.5/5(241 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Tabacon Hot Springs

Baldi Hot Springs

4.5/5(144 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Baldi Hot Springs and popular activities like ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Baldi Hot Springs