Guidebook for La Fortuna
Food Scene
Local restaurants - note there is a drive to these eateries.
Anch'io
Great Italian pizza and pasta dishes. Fresh juices are excellent as well.
"Crazy" good! This place is out of the way (about 45 minutes around the lake from us) but worth the trip!
20 locals recommend
Gingerbread restaurant
"Crazy" good! This place is out of the way (about 45 minutes around the lake from us) but worth the trip!
Fun atmosphere, bar selections are great. American and Costa Rican inspired menu.
30 locals recommend
Lava Lounge
142Fun atmosphere, bar selections are great. American and Costa Rican inspired menu.
India Curry House
Restaurante Cafe Mediterraneo
Geckos to the Waterfall
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Lost Iguana Resort ; Spa
fun souvenir store just past the Arenal Lake dam.
Entertainment & Activities
A MUST!! Don't miss this amazing tour! You will tell your family and friends that you rappelled waterfalls and hiked in a beautiful canyon. For all ages 4-80 years old!
13 locals recommend
Pure Trek Canyoning
A MUST!! Don't miss this amazing tour! You will tell your family and friends that you rappelled waterfalls and hiked in a beautiful canyon. For all ages 4-80 years old!
Ecotermales Fortuna
A very peaceful hot springs!
Essentials
We go to a smaller version of Super Cristian #3, called Super Cristian #4 on the way to our house. There are other super markets in La Fortuna as well.
18 locals recommend
Super Cristian #4
142We go to a smaller version of Super Cristian #3, called Super Cristian #4 on the way to our house. There are other super markets in La Fortuna as well.
Parks & Nature
I would recommend going through this beautiful park with a guide. They can spot monkeys, motmots, toucans, as well as other beautiful butterflies and rainforest animals. The plant life is lush and the views are spectacular!
101 locals recommend
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
I would recommend going through this beautiful park with a guide. They can spot monkeys, motmots, toucans, as well as other beautiful butterflies and rainforest animals. The plant life is lush and the views are spectacular!
Sightseeing
La Fortuna Waterfall
Beautiful!! A zipline even passes overhead!
Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
Spectacular lake with boating, jet ski, fishing, and kayaking.