La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Looking for the best chillin in La Fortuna? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around La Fortuna. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Chillin Spots in and near La Fortuna
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San Carlos, Costa Rica
Swim at El Salto
5.0Surrounded by lush jungle, the swimming hole of El Salto features a Tarzan swing into a deep turquoise pool along the Rio Fortuna river. The swimming hole has formed below two small waterfalls making this a popular hangout for locals and the occasional tourist. El Salto is located a short distanc...Read more -
San Carlos, Costa Rica
Soak in the Thermal Waters of Rio Chollin
5.0Due to a geothermically heated underground river, the area surrounding Arenal Volcano has an abundance of hot springs. The majority of these hot springs are in expensive resorts that have tapped into the underground river to create a variety of mineral rich soaking pools. One of the areas best ke...Read more -
Monteverde, Costa Rica
El Arbol Hueco (Ficus Tree)
El Arbol Hueco (Ficus Tree) is the coolest tree i have ever seen a climbed up. Off the road, go up the small 5 ft hill. Follow the fence till you find the opening and trail. Walk down the trail about 5 min and you'll see the tree. It's also on google mapsRead more -
10.419006,-84.930109, Costa Rica
Hike through the Jungle to Viento Fresco Waterfalls
5.01.2 mi / 500 ft gainThe drive from Monteverde to La Fortuna/Arenal can be a long one. Fortunately the waterfalls at Viento Fresco are located halfway between these two popular tourist destinations, giving you the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and go for a swim. The waterfalls are on private property and ...Read more -
Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica
Hike to Catarata del Toro
5.01.5 mi / 900 ft gainCatarata del Toro is located in the small town of Bajos del Toro. This waterfall is located on a private reserve in the rain forest that includes nature trails, a hummingbird garden, a restaurant, restrooms, and more. There is a $10 (5000 colones) entrance fee. The beginning of the trail is fairl...Read more -
Poás, Costa Rica
Hike Around Poás Volcano
3.42 mi / 1000 ft gainPoás Volcano was last active briefly in 2014, but most notably in 2009. It's one of the most active volcanos in Costa Rica. The main crater, Laguna Caliente, supports almost no aquatic life due to the incredibly high acidity.There's a $10 entry fee into the park per person. About a quarter mile a...Read more -
Bagaces, Costa Rica
Swim at Llanos de Cortez, Costa Rica
Llanos de Cortez is a hidden gem in the northwestern portion of Costa Rica in the Guanacaste region. This region is known for being dry and flat so finding waterfalls out in this area are a nice treat. Accessing this waterfall is relatively easy. The parking lot is pretty close to the waterfall ...Read more
