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| La Fortuna at night with Volcano Arenal in the back |
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| Tree through the cloud forest at La Fortuna Waterfall |
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| La Fortuna town square |
Nickle Tour: Nestled in the cloud-forest highlands, the town of La Fortuna transformed rapidly in the last 30 years as Costa Rica marketed Volcano Arenal as a tourist destination. Since then, visitors can enjoy the views of the volcano erupting (when it’s not clouded over, which is every day), many of whom do so in thermally-fed hot springs fed by the magma running underground at numerous resorts in the area.
Travel Tip: While Tabacon hot springs is “the place” most go, it’s also the most expensive. Baldi is about half the price ($40ish for half-a-day including dinner) and just as hot.
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La Fortuna waterfall is tucked in the cloud forest. You can swim, but not under the waterfall as you’d get crushed. It’s also quite a hike up and down, so wear proper footwear and prep for sore thighs.
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| Baldi Hot Springs |
Hot Springs: A must do! Soak in any of the area's hot springs. There are plenty of resorts featuring the springs, with spa services, restaurants and bars for your easy enjoyment. It's also a good place to soak your bones after a day of hiking or rafting.
Hike! Volcano Arenal has good hiking but you can’t go all the way up because it might ‘splode on you. No beuno.
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| The Fam getting ready to Ride the Bull (Rio Toro) |
Rafting! We did a family trip with Desafio Tours and it was fantastic! Whether you’re 15 or 65, you’ll have a great time, feel safe and ride great rapids. The river has class 3-4 right after another which is great fun. About halfway through you’ll get to stop and much fruit. And, the guides will happily point out wildlife (howlers, toucans and a sloth) along the way. We can’t recommend them enough.
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| Fresh fruit snack on the raft/table |
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| Beth rides the bull! |
Sleep: We stayed 2 nights at Hotel La Fortuna (a certified green hotel) courtesy of Mom, so it’s not really a backpacker place, but it’s very nice . . . everything you'd expect from a standard American-style hotel. I'd recommend it for those who want to be comfortable without staying in an uber-resort or hostel.
Eat: There are several good places around town, but nothing really stuck out. Explore the main strip and you’ll be satisfied.
La Fortuna waterfall is tucked in the cloud forest. You can swim, but not under the waterfall as you’d get crushed. It’s also quite a hike up and down, so wear proper footwear and prep for sore thighs. 
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