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LOOP LEG · 2–3 NIGHTS

Arenal & La Fortuna

Arenal / La Fortuna is the classic first inland stop after SJO: volcano scenery, foothill forest, waterfalls, and hot springs within a compact base. Two or three nights give you one active day and one recovery or soak day without stacking every tour.

Arenal & La Fortuna

Use La Fortuna as your inland base—not a checklist of thrills.

Make it your own

Pair one morning activity with a slower afternoon. If canopy or hanging bridges matter, go deep at costaricacanopy.com; for thermal soaks, use costaricahotspring.com—do not turn this page into a thrill catalog.

Before you go

From SJO, many travelers plan roughly a half day for the transfer inland (traffic and stops vary—not a guaranteed time). Book experiences via partner search for “Arenal” or “La Fortuna.” Confirm meeting points and whether hotel pickup is included. We do not operate transfers or lodging.