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La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 923 reviews
9.6/10
923 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna quad bike Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 155 reviews
9.2/10
155 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.2/10
76 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
7/10
14 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 91 reviews
9.4/10
91 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Brindes La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 59 reviews
10/10
59 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 187 reviews
9.8/10
187 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Night Walk with Guide and Torches
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.2/10
50 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 90 reviews
10/10
90 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 167 activitiesHorseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Night Walk with Guide and Torches
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.2/10
50 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 36 reviews
9.4/10
36 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Arenal Mundo Aventura Park 7 Zip-Lines Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9.6/10
34 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Safari Float
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9.4/10
23 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Costa Rica: Sloth Tour & Coffee, Chocolate and Sugarcane
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 118 reviews
9.8/10
118 GetYourGuide reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Hanging Bridges Small-Group Cloud Forest Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.4 out of 10 with 16 reviews
8.4/10
16 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Monteverde: 3 Hours of the Longest & Highest Extreme Zipline
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9.4/10
38 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Río Celeste + Tenorio National Park Day Trip
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cruises & boat tours
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Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 210 reviews
10/10
210 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 175 reviews
10/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Lake Boat Trip ( pantoon boat ) NEW
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
White Water Rafting Class II and III
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 56 reviews
10/10
56 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 118 reviews
9.8/10
118 GetYourGuide reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
White Water Rafting Class II & III in the Afternoon
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Class II-III Rafting and quad bike Tour from La Fortuna
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
10/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal National Park and Arenal Lake boat Morning Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8.6/10
7 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Ecocentro Danaus Rainforest Night Expedition
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Hike National Park and lake arenal boat ride
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Monteverde Birdwatching Tour at Curicancha Reserve
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.8/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nature walk in Curicancha Reserve
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 verified review
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
La Fortuna, full day transport, from San Jose.
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Sloth Tour in La Fortuna Private Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
MONTEVERDE: Night Tour in the Cloud Forest (small groups)
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Hike to the Volcano and Natural Thermomineral Waters
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Hanging Bridges + Waterfall Tour + Costarrican Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Natural History Walk by Pasión Costa Rica
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.6/10
24 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Hanging Bridges / Waterfall / Typical Lunch / Volcano-Lava Fields C...
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
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Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Hotsprings Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
9.4/10
26 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Waterfall + Arenal Volcano Hike + Hot Springs
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna Kalambu Hot Springs and Water Park Ticket with Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Zip Line Experience and Thermal Pools
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.6/10
76 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hot Springs Pura Vida River and Thermal Pool Access
9.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Ecotermales Rainforest Hot Spring Day Pass
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano & Hotsprings Afternoon Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.0 out of 10 with 84 reviews
9/10
84 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Costa Rica: Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass with Optional Meals
8.4 out of 10 with 31 reviews
8.4/10
31 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in El Fosforo
Popular places to visit
Butterfly Conservatory
Meet the animals who live at Butterfly Conservatory during your travels in El Castillo. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
La Altura Viewpoint
You can find out about the history of Peñas Blancas with a visit to La Altura Viewpoint. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.
Frequently asked questions
Is El Fosforo worth visiting?
El Fosforo offers an interesting mix of culture, local charm and attractions. Whether you're into history, outdoor activities or regional cuisine, there are many things you'll enjoy here.
How do I spend a day in El Fosforo?
Chato Volcano and Arenal Eco Zoo are two great places to start your getaway adventures. Be sure to explore the shopping and dining options in El Fosforo while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in El Fosforo?
Chato Volcano is one of the top tourist attractions in El Fosforo and deserves a place on every must-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in El Fosforo?
Three days will be plenty of time to tick off many city sights, including Chato Volcano, Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. The average stay in El Fosforo is three days. If you have the urge to extend your trip, La Fortuna isn't far away.
Is El Fosforo a walkable city?
With attractions like Arenal Eco Zoo nearby, El Fosforo is very much a destination to enjoy on foot. Want to discover some vibrant neighbourhoods a walkable distance from the city centre? El Millon is just 2 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in El Fosforo with kids?
Planning what to do in El Fosforo with kids has never been easier. Whether you have little ones or teenagers, there are many family-friendly sights to keep everyone busy here.
What to do in El Fosforo for adults?
From tasty dishes and cultural hotspots to outdoor adventures and unique experiences, there are loads of interesting things to do in El Fosforo for adults.
Are there free things to do in El Fosforo?
There are loads of great things to do in El Fosforo. Stroll through the parks or soak up the vibes at free events and festivals. El Fosforo offers loads of budget-friendly experiences that let you experience the area without taking your wallet out.
