Things to do in La Fortuna
Hanging Bridges in La Fortuna27 optionsLa Fortuna Zipline22 optionsNight Tour La Fortuna16 optionsATV Tour La Fortuna6 optionsHiking La Fortuna66 optionsChocolate Tour La Fortuna18 optionsCanyoning La Fortuna56 optionsHorseback Riding La Fortuna11 optionsCoffee Tour La Fortuna12 optionsRafting La Fortuna31 optionsLa Fortuna Canopy11 optionsWaterfall Rappelling La Fortuna32 options
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Arenal Volcano Hike & Night Walk: 1968 Lava Flow TourA volcano hike and night walk tour near La Fortuna combines a guided trek through Arenal's 1968 lava flow with an evening forest walk to spot nocturnal wildlife. Small groups travel with a local nature guide who explains the volcano's geology and points out animals; the tour includes round-trip transport, a spotting scope, water, and all fees. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the full experience runs about two and a half hours.Is it for me?Book the shared tour for a guide's volcano and forest knowledge with included transport; choose private if your group wants a dedicated guide for the full hike and night walk.
Chocolate preparation class in La Fortuna: Make and tasteA 2-hour chocolate class in La Fortuna where you prepare your own chocolate using indigenous tools and learn the history of cocoa in Costa Rica. The guide walks you through each step, you taste the drink of the gods (an ancient Mesoamerican preparation), eat fresh fruits dipped in artisan chocolate, and take home what you made. Located 5 minutes from La Fortuna town center.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that works for you. If you want to learn by doing rather than watching, and you're comfortable handling the grinding and mixing yourself, this class gives you that hands-on role from start to finish.
Birdwatching Tour in Arenal: Spot Rare Species Near VolcanoYou’ll get to walk shaded trails with an expert guide who knows every call and feather. Spot rare birds, enjoy fresh snacks, and take in views of Arenal Volcano—all without rushing or crowds.
Private Liberia Airport Shuttle to Arenal & La Fortuna HotelsYou’ll get straight from Liberia Airport to your hotel in Arenal or La Fortuna without any hassle—private ride, friendly local driver, flexible stops for food or photos, and space for all your luggage or gear. It’s simple, comfortable travel you can count on.
Private Shuttle San Jose Airport to La Fortuna HotelsSkip the stress after landing in Costa Rica—get picked up right at San Jose Airport and ride straight to your hotel in La Fortuna or Arenal. You’ll travel in comfort with friendly local drivers who are happy to make stops along the way for snacks or photos. It’s private, flexible, and easy for families or anyone needing extra help.
La Fortuna Hanging Bridges and Volcano Hike: Night Wildlife TourThis La Fortuna tour combines a daytime hike through the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges reserve with a night walk in search of nocturnal creatures, led by a local guide. The day starts at the 250-hectare primary forest reserve with 10 walking bridges and 6 hanging bridges (the highest 48 meters, the longest 98 meters), where you'll spot howler monkeys, spider monkeys, capuchins, sloths, toucans and snakes. After the bridges, you hike the foothills of Arenal Volcano through 1968 lava fields while learning the volcano's history. The night walk follows, then a soak in the free Tabacon River hot springs. Transport and water are included; children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?Pick this if you want canopy, volcano, and nocturnal wildlife in one full day with transport and guide included—no need to coordinate separate bookings.
Liberia Airport to La Fortuna: Private Shuttle & Hotel TransferYou get picked up at Liberia Airport by a named driver in a private air-conditioned minibus, with bottled water and the flexibility to stop along the three-hour route to La Fortuna. The price includes all tolls and fuel, flight delays don't cost extra, and you arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating fares at the terminal.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi line and arrive at your La Fortuna hotel knowing exactly what you paid and when you'll get there—the fixed price and private vehicle take the uncertainty out of ground transport after a long flight.
La Fortuna Organic Chocolate Farm Tour: Pick & Taste CacaoAn organic chocolate farm tour near La Fortuna where you pick cacao fruits directly from the trees and follow the full process from harvest to finished chocolate. The farm sits on a slope with views of Arenal volcano, and groups stay under ten people. A live guide in English or Spanish walks you through each step, with tastings throughout the 90 minutes.Is it for me?You're hands-on with the cacao itself—picking the fruit, tasting it at each stage—rather than watching a demonstration, which is what makes the process stick. Groups stay small (under ten), so the guide can answer your questions without rushing, and the relaxed farm atmosphere means you're not on a tight schedule. Come if you want to understand where chocolate actually comes from, not just taste it at the end.
La Fortuna Waterfall and Chocolate Bonbons ClassA morning class in La Fortuna where you swim at the waterfall, tour an organic cocoa plantation, and make chocolate bonbons from beans you've roasted and ground yourself. The naturalist guide speaks English, Spanish or German; pickup is included, and children from age 1 are welcome. The full experience runs three to four hours.Is it for me?Three to four hours leaves the afternoon free for other La Fortuna activities, and the hands-on chocolate-making means you're learning a skill, not just touring a farm—useful if you want to take something concrete home beyond photos.
