There’s a few things that I thought were essential when hiking to the waterfalls in Costa Rica: I found them cute and funny because I usually saw them as I was taking a break heaving with my hands on my knees. If you need a little motivation, there are sloth signs along the way that tell you just how many steps you have left to go with an encouraging little phrase. The way down to the waterfall takes about 15 minutes but the hike back up takes around 30 minutes, depending on how many stops you take. The hike to the La Fortuna Waterfall is self-guided and consists of 500 steps. There’s also a small orchid trail, butterfly trail and plant nursery near the entrance that you can walk through as well. If you need to change, do so before you start as there aren’t any facilities once you start on the trail down. There is a restaurant, souvenir shop, restrooms, showers and lockers at the top. Once you get past the entrance, there are a few facilities available before hiking down to the waterfall. We went around noon and it was moderately busy near the waterfall but pretty empty on the trail. The waterfall is open from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Either their site hasn’t been updated to reflect current prices or they’ve been changed recently. I’ve seen most sites say that a children’s ticket costs $5, but on their site it says that children under 8 are free. You can buy tickets there using cash or card or online ahead of time. The entrance fee to the La Fortuna Waterfall is $18 for adults. (Sometimes you get surprised with a double fee, but that’s not the case here.) There’s no attendant but there are a lot of people coming and going and it’s right in front of the entrance to buy tickets. Parking: There’s a large parking lot in front of the entrance and no additional fee to park there. My husband knew someone staying in La Fortuna and they were planning on walking before we offered to give them a lift. It is possible to walk to the waterfall if you don’t mind spending the time. It’s a quick drive on paved roads if you have a rental car or you can catch an Uber to it if you don’t have a car. The waterfall is located about 3.1 miles (5 km) outside the town of Fortuna. It’s a bit of a drive so we stopped along the way and saw the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, the Poas Volcano and Rio Agrio. The town of La Fortuna is located to the northwest of San Jose and it takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to get there. It’s a popular attraction in Costa Rica–it’s located in a well-visited tourist town, it’s not far to get to and the hike is pretty mild. On a clear day, the water will be a dark greenish turquoise and the basin is covered in bright green moss. We also recommend wearing comfortable footwear and clothing.The waterfall is located within a biological reserve and is 70 meters high. On this tour we'll be going on several hikes, so it is necessary to be in good physical condition. We'll return to the hotels in Arenal at around 7 pm. Can you think of a better way to end the trip? We'll head back down to the trail for the most relaxing part of this tour with a dip in the Arenal hot springs. You can bathe in its warm waters and have a snack and a drink. After crossing the lake, we'll arrive at one of the most exciting places on the tour. from the highest point of the Arenal Volcano, you'll be able to take some impressive photographs of the volcano and its natural environment. To recharge our batteries we'll enjoy a meal in a local restaurant, located about 10 minutes away from the village.Īfter lunch we'll set off on another hike to the Arenal Volcano, passing through a forest of trees with enormous roots, full of fascinating species of birds, monkeys, sloths and coatis. When we leave the waterfall and we'll go on a 20-minute walk to the small village of the Maluku indigenous community, where you'll learn about their customs, culture and language, as well as have the opportunity to visit one of their Palenkes (main house). You'll even get the chance to take a dip! The climb will be worth it! This spectacular waterfall is over 70 metres high and at its feet is a huge pool of crystal clear water. Our hike will continue as we go up around 500 steps to reach the La Fortuna Waterfall. On the hike's first stretch, we'll follow the course of the La Fortuna River and finally board a vehicle that will take us to the top of a viewpoint so we can marvel at the wonders of the Costa Rican landscape. This waterfall is only accessible by foot, so we'll go on an approximately eight-kilometre hike in total through the Arenal Volcano National Park, a biological reserve of a tropical rainforest. We'll pick you up from your hotel in Arenal at the arranged time and set off in a comfortable vehicle to the La Fortuna Waterfall. Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Tour
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