San Carlos
Top Adventures in San Carlos
Soak in the Thermal Waters of Rio Chollin
5.0
Due 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 mi...
Take a Sloth Tour Near Arenal Volcano
2 mi
A private trail just outside of La Fortuna, Costa Rica has a high concentration of sloths that can often be spotted along the short hike. The land here is very dense with vegetation making it a perfect home for the sloth. Most of the land surround...
Hike Costa Rica's Cerro Chato
3.4
4.5 mi
/ 2750 ft gain
Hiking the Chato Volcano, or Cerro Chato, is the perfect way to get an incredible view of neighboring big brother, Arenal Volcano. Arenal has the typical, conical shape that you think of when you hear volcano and is one of the areas most active vo...
Hike to La Fortuna Falls
4.3
1 mi
/ 350 ft gain
This is a nice 1/2 day trip. La Fortuna falls is popular with tourist and locals, not just for viewing the falls but there is excellent swimming holes just below the fall and you can also swim right in the pool the falls fall into but the approach...
Swim at El Salto
5.0
Surrounded 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 occas...
Hike the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges
5.0
1.9 mi
The Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is just a short 15 minute drive from downtown La Fortuna. Shuttles are available for $18-25 or you can find a tour that includes transportation, admission, and a tour guide (about $60). General admission i...
Canyoneering Lost Canyon
1 mi
/ 500 ft gain
The Lost Canyon Canyoneering tour is full day of adventure. The day starts with a shuttle pickup from your lodging in the La Fortuna area. After a ride through the rural community and up to the canyon ops center, your adventure guide will fit y...
Hike through the Jungle to Viento Fresco Waterfalls
5.0
1.2 mi
/ 500 ft gain
The 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...