La Fortuna: Hiking, Hot Springs and Cascading Forest Settings
A small city located in the San Carlos, La Fortuna, Costa Rica offers and ample supply of tourist destinations with its plenty volcanoes and hot springs as well as extremely fertile lands. La Fortuna is a Spanish derived word for "The Fortune". La Fortuna, Costa Rica hotels also give better access to shopping, restaurants and public transportation.
Best Time to Visit
Travel to La Fortuna during the months of November through April to enjoy the great weather and sunny skies. This is the high season for tourism in the area. September is the cheapest month to fly to the region, but with a few shower rains to expect. The Fiestas Cívicas de la Fortuna is one of the major events in the region. The Lantern Festival is also a favorite, especially with children.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The base of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna is the home of the Baldi Hot Springs. It is one of the premiere tourist destinations in the region. Also known to be the largest and the purest hot springs in the world, the region is even surrounded by a stunning tropical rainforest. For more laid-back experiences, visit the Ecotermales Fortuna. It is a charming spa with natural hot-spring pools, with a waterfall onsite as well as a restaurant and bar. Splendid views of nature and exciting activities to try around the area are very accessible at the Casa Luna Hotel & Spa and the Mountain Paradise Wellness & Spa.