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Fortuna
The La Fortuna area is most famous for
being the town closest to Costa Rica?s most active volcano,
Arenal. La Fortuna is approximately 4 hours from San
Jose on winding mountainous roads. Dense green cloud
forests cloak the rugged Tilaran mountain ranges that
typify this region. Logging and farming contend with
tourism to sustain the local economy. The terrain and
fauna of this region seems like that of another land;
of far greater altitude and longitude, almost like the
Scottish Highlands or Swiss Alps. At the base of the
volcano is the massive, man-made Lake. Great swaths
of primary forest still remain on numerous reserves,
making this region of Costa Rica some of the most naturally
stunning around.
Arenal Volcano:
The Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica?s
top tourist destinations, and with good reason. This
perfectly conical shaped active volcano offers lucky
visitors unforgettable nighttime pyrotechnic displays.
On a clear evening one can see rocks and magma spewing
skyward from the mouth of Arenal. Eruptions are thunderously
loud and exciting, an incredible experience time and
again. Many of the hotels in Arenal boast amazing glass
window views of the volcano, making this awesome spectacle
possible from your very own room.
Tabacon Hot Springs:
The upscale Tabacon Resort has its own
set of meticulously manicured hot springs and tropical
gardens. Though the entry fee is fairly pricey at $29
per person, it is worth the price of admission. Here,
at the base of Arenal, you can bathe in a series of
connected, warm to extremely hot baths of volcano-fed
mineral water and observe eruptions. Larger pools offer
a waterslide and water bar; with a cocktail in hand,
enjoy a waterfall massage from the hot springs, take
in the scenery, and let all stress slip away.
The Town of La Fortuna:
The pleasant little village of La Fortuna
is the center of tourist activity, dining and nightlife
the area offers. A series of affordable cabins, restaurants
and small hotels are found in or around the town square,
whose backdrop is the ominous volcano. In addition,
the local chamber of tourism, and tour operators such
Aventuras Arenal, Sunset Tours, and Pure Trek Canyoning
are located in town. Go horseback riding, boating in
the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, rafting, fishing, hiking,
or treat yourself to one of the many luxurious hotel
spas; the Volcan Arenal region is perfect for outdoor
enthusiasts, or anyone in need of a relaxing vacation.
How to get there:
By Plane: Please note that several plane
crashes have occurred in this area as flying is particularly
difficult. The national domestic air carrier (SANSA)
no longer offers flight to this region as a result.
There are private charter flights available upon demand
By Car: Driving from San Jose to La Fortuna
takes approximately 4 hours. The roads between San Jose
and La Fortuna are in decent condition. For the first
part of the drive one travels on the Pan-Am highway,
which at off hours is a fairly pleasant drive. For the
last stretch, slow moving vehicles, windy and steep
roads in poor condition mark a good part of the last
2 hours. If done during the day, the scenery can almost
make up for the frustration of the drive. It is not
recommended to drive this road late at night on busy
travel days (Friday and Sunday). In heavy rain at the
height of the rainy season some of the smaller roads
can be in dangerous condition.
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