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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 884 reviews
9.6/10
884 GetYourGuide 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
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 120 reviews
9/10
120 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 58 reviews
10/10
58 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 166 reviews
9.8/10
166 Viator 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
La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 44 reviews
10/10
44 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & D...
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h
9.2 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.2/10
20 Viator reviews
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 66 reviews
9.6/10
66 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 136 activitiesHorseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Hanging Bridges Small-Group Cloud Forest Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 13 reviews
8.8/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 113 reviews
9.8/10
113 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 30 reviews
9.6/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.6/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 208 reviews
9/10
208 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
Monteverde: Night Walk with Guide and Torches
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 25 reviews
9/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Exploring Santa Elena Cloudforest Reserve
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.8/10
17 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
See all 48 activitiesHorseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 verified 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
Sloth Watching Trail
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.4/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna:Butterflies, birds, sloths and Trails Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Organic Farm Visit & Farm-to-Table Cooking Class
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.8/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Finca El Paraiso Cheese Farm Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rural Coffee Processes Inside the Forest with Night Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Bridges Half-Day Tour from La Fortuna
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 66 reviews
9.4/10
66 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: quad bike Adventure and Maleku Culture Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Trip from San Jose to Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Cruises & boat tours
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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
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
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 113 reviews
9.8/10
113 GetYourGuide 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*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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
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
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
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
Class II-III Rafting and quad bike Tour from La Fortuna
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator 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
Private & custom tours
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Wildlife Tour in Curicancha
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.8/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
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
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
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
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
Monteverde Night Tour in the Forests
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
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
La Fortuna: Volcano Hike and Natural Thermomineral Springs
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
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 volcano viewpoints 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.
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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.
