National park · About 15 km from La Fortuna Arenal Volcano National Park
The protected area around Arenal Volcano, with marked trails and viewpoints that face the volcano. It covers 12,124 hectares and is run by SINAC, Costa Rica's national parks system.
What to know
Open every day from 8 am to 4 pm. Go in the morning, when the summit is more likely to be clear of clouds.
Marked trails include Heliconias, Coladas, Tucanes and Los Miradores.
The 1968 eruption devastated villages on the volcano's western side. Continuous activity ended in December 2010, and the volcano has been dormant since.
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La Fortuna
The town at the foot of Arenal Volcano and the first base on the 10-day route. Four nights here cover the volcano, the hot springs and La Fortuna Waterfall without rushing.
La Fortuna Waterfall
A waterfall of about 70 meters (230 feet) near town, reached by 530 steps down to the river. It is run by ADIFORT, La Fortuna's community development association, which puts the ticket money into local projects.
Sources
- Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
- Arenal Volcano National Park, Wikipedia
Last verified: October 8, 2026. Sources checked Oct 8, 2026. Fees, hours and rules change, so check official sources before you travel.