La Fortuna is the name of a district and a small city located in San Carlos, in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. "La Fortuna" is Spanish for "The Fortune", and aptly named due its ample supply of tourist attractions and extremely fertile lands. The town got its name due to its sparing from the Arenal Volcano's eruptions.
Arenal is often cited by scientists as being in the top 10 or top 20 of the world's most active volcanoes. La Fortuna is less than 10 km from the peak of Arenal and less than 20 km from the entrance to Arenal Volcano National Park (the entrance is west of the peak, whereas La Fortuna is east of the peak).
La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Hotel Royal Corin from www.hotelscombined.com
Conveniently situated and featuring an indoor pool, a Jacuzzi and a sauna, this comfortable resort is within easy driving distance of Monterrey. It provides a fitness centre, as well as hiking, horse riding and fishing.
Guests of this 5-star resort can book sightseeing trips with the assistance of the tour desk. It has babysitting services, a currency exchange and a reception that is available 24/7.
Each modern room at Hotel Royal Corin includes a mini bar and a flat-screen TV, and the bathrooms offer bathrobes and showers. There are also honeymoon suites available.
Corin Resort & Loto Spa features both a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to unwind of an evening.
Hotel Royal Corin La Fortuna has easy access to Arenal Volcano, Cerro Chato and La Fortuna Waterfall. For those who enjoy cycling, the resort offers a bicycle rental service.
7 km Oeste de La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Volcano Lodge & Springs from www.hotelscombined.com
Conveniently situated and featuring an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, this themed inn is within easy driving distance of Monterrey. It has a spa, as well as facial treatments, a lake and a kids pool.
This rustic inn offers a safe, a 24-hour reception and a concierge. There are also a range of outdoor activities to enjoy, including horse riding and hiking.
The rooms at Volcano Lodge & Springs are modern with amenities such as an en suite. They feature wireless internet access and a telephone.
Volcano Lodge & Springs features both a restaurant and a bar where guests can relax at the end of the day. Upon request, breakfast can be delivered to the rooms, otherwise a buffet is provided in the dining room every morning.
Volcano Lodge & Springs is a convenient base to discover nearby La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano. The staff at the tour desk are available to organise tours and activities in La Fortuna.
13 km West of La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort from www.hotelscombined.com
This unique 5-star resort provides a range of accommodation options throughout the old city of La Fortuna. It also features a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi and a mineral bath.
There are a range of amenities available to those staying at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, such as 24-hour room service, a kids pool and a sauna. Staff are available 24-hours a day and can assist with booking tours and tickets.
All the modern rooms at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort La Fortuna provide slippers, a mini bar and a coffee maker. Bathrooms are equipped with necessities such as a shower and bathrobes.
Guests are able to unwind with a beverage at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort's bar and try local and international style food in the restaurant. Guests can wake up to a sumptuous buffet breakfast every day.
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort La Fortuna is moments from Tabacon. La Fortuna Waterfall, Butterfly Conservatory and Cerro Chato are just a 20-minute car ride from the resort.
La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens from www.hotelscombined.com
Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens provides comfortable 4-star accommodation in La Fortuna. The hotel offers a Jacuzzi and an outdoor pool, as well as rooms with private terraces.
The hotel has 44 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Staff are available 24/7 and can book tours and tickets.
Rooms at Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens are romantic and offer a mini bar, an iPod docking station and a laptop safe. Each includes its very own bathroom with a hair dryer.
Those staying at Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens can enjoy a unique dining experience at the on-site restaurant, ideally based for those who want to stay nearby at mealtime. An extensive drinks menu is on offer at the in-house wine bar.
The hotel is a convenient base to explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano, as well as everything the local area has to offer. An airport shuttle service is also available on request.
Arenal, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Arenal Kioro from www.hotelscombined.com
Arenal Kioro offers 5-star accommodation, as well as facial treatments, a mineral bath and a Jacuzzi. It is also a short car trip from Arenal Volcano and Tabacon.
There are a range of facilities available to guests of Arenal Kioro Suites and Spa La Fortuna, including massage services, a kids pool and meeting facilities. Staff are available 24-hours a day and can assist with booking tours and tickets.
Rooms at Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa offer a flat-screen TV, a mini bar and a coffee maker. All provide ironing facilities, a sofa bed and a private bathroom with a shower.
Arenal Kioro houses both a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to unwind of an evening with a meal and a drink. A range of breakfast options are available in the resort's dining room.
Tourism
Other than the volcanos, La Fortuna has tourist attractions such as the La Catarata de la Fortuna, a waterfall that falls from a height of 70 meters, several resorts with natural hot springs temperate enough to bathe in, other day spa services, and day-trips which involve horseback riding, whitewater rafting, hanging bridges, a "sky tram," zip-lines, mountain biking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboards, ATV or dirt bike rentals, "butterfly farms," the Venado Cavern tours, bungee jumping, Laguna Cedeno, El Salto Swimming Hole, and canyoneering
Medical Care and Local Business
La Fortuna has a medical clinic, but serious injuries may require a medivac. La Fortuna also houses a veterinary clinic, dentist office, a police station, gas station, 3 banks, 3 groceries, restaurants (in addition to those in the resorts), a post office, thrift shops, clothing stores, and a hardware store.