La Fortuna

城市概覽

La Fortuna was called "El Borio" before an eruption in 1968 that destroyed 3 villages: Tabacón, Pueblo Nuevo and San Luís. El Borio (La Fortuna) is on the east side of the volcano and was untouched. After the eruption of the volcano, El Borio was renamed "La Fortuna", which means "the fortunate", referring to the town's luck during the eruption.

如何抵達

By bus There are direct buses from San José (5.5 hr) (US$7) or with transfer in Ciudad Quesada (San Carlos) (2 hr). Also, buses from San Ramon (Costa Rica). There is one local bus per day from Tilaran. From Peñas Blancas (Nicaraguan border) take San Carlos bus (US$8) and get off at Tanque, take bus or taxi to La Fortuna (7 km (4.3 mi) away). When leaving La Fortuna, bus schedules seem to be highly arbitrary and unreliable. The more often you ask, the more departure times they will tell you. Some touts will try to exploit this situation. It is best to approximately have a bus departure time, arrive a little earlier and plan for 1 hr waiting or so.

By shared shuttle There are several companies, such as Daytrip, offering direct shared shuttle buses to La Fortuna from San Jose a few times a day. They depart from Selina San Jose, San Jose International Airport, or custom pickup locations either in the morning (7:45AM Selina San Jose, 9:00AM SJO) or afternoon (1:00PM Selina San Jose, 2:15PM SJO). Prices start at $30, and tickets can be booked in advance to guarantee a seat.

By private shuttle The cost of a private transportation with a Costa Rican driver is not much if you compare it with the benefit of a direct safe drive to the destination. Available from San Jose to Arenal and other destinations.

By car It is a 3½-hr drive from San José, but the junctions are not very well marked, so bring a good map.

By plane Domestic flights are available with Aerobell Airlines, Sansa Airlines or Skyway Airlines. Costs around US$90 for flights to/from San José (SJO) or Quepos (Manuel Antonio National Park). Airport charges US$7/person departure tax.

當地交通

By road There are one or two buses that go around the volcano. Generally, tourists rely on taxis or their own cars (everywhere you will have to pay for parking). Taxis can be hailed next to Parquella Fortuna, however using ride sharing apps can save you half the taxi rides' price. You can also rent a scooter (US$40/day, down to US$20/day for 5 or more days) or motorcycle ($75/day), however during the rainy season this can be uncomfortable.

1 La Fortuna Rentals, ☏ +506 8718 0231. Scooter rentals. (updated Jul 2021)

By thumb Hitch-hiking is actually a reasonable option and quite easy if you are travelling on a tight budget. This way you can reach the park entrance, trails or hot springs time independently and fast.

必看景點

1 Arenal Volcano. The photos at the right of this article are views from the village of El Castillo, on the southwest side of the Volcano, about 25 km (16 mi) west of La Fortuna and about 4 km (2.5 mi) up the road from the Arenal National Park entrance. There are great views of Lake Arenal and the Monteverde Cloud Forest from road up above El Castillo. In October 2010, the volcano ceased its activity and the famous flowing lava has been gone since. Seeing some smoke during the day is possible, however, do not expect to see lava/eruptions in the night, regardless of clouds. This could change at any time. Tours to the National Park usually start out in the early afternoon and include walking for about an hour through lava rocks before reaching El Mirador, the best place to view the eruption of the volcano. There are also possibilities of skipping the lava rock walking and go straight to El Mirador. Most tours state that they will stay for 1-1½ hr at this place, but if there is nothing to be seen, probably a lot less. It might be chilly, so bring a jacket. The tours come in a variety of options: with buffet dinner and entrance to the Tabacon hot spa $64, with entrance to Baldi hot spa $30, just the tour $25. There is also a possibility of a no-frills tour by mini-bus to El Mirador and back to Fortuna for $10. (updated Nov 2020) 2 Lake Arenal. Just west of the Arenal Volcano and can be seen as you drive over the dam on the main highway to Tilaran. Much better views of the lake and volcano can be seen from the hills above the village of El Castillo, which is located 9 km (5.6 mi) from the main highway on the Arenal National Park road. Activities on lake include boat tours, fishing, kayaking, and wind surfing. 3 Fortuna Waterfall (Catarata Río Fortuna), ☏ +506 24799515, [email protected]. entrance closes 17:00. Stone steps lead to the bottom. Take a swimsuit for the pool in the lovely stream below. The entrance is accessible by road, so a cab works fine too. Once yo

體驗活動

1 River pool. Take a dip in the refreshing waters of Río Fortuna and use the El Salto Rope Swing to jump into the water. (updated Mar 2019) 2 Arenal Butterfly Conservatory, El Castillo Village - Arenal Volcano (20 km (12 mi) west of La Fortuna, turn left at the Arenal Volcano National Park Road and follow the signs. The Butterfly Conservatory is 9 km (5.6 mi) from main highway.), ☏ +506 2479-1149. 08:30-16:30. A visit to the Butterfly Conservatory offers a practical educational experience about nature with diversified exhibits of how butterflies, frogs, insects, and plants are reproduced in this natural environment. There are six large atrium habitats that provide representation of the plants, trees, butterflies, and frogs that live within the four micro-climates surrounding Lake Arenal; the lowland habitat, highland habitat, edge of forest habitat, and inside of forest habitat. You will also see laboratories, reproduction greenhouses, the exotic frog habit, host plant gardens and orchid atrium. If you want more adventure, then take the Rainforest River Walk along Quebrada Mariposa, the creek running through the primary forest on the property, where it’s often possible to spot animals such as sloths, tayras and monkeys; or toucans and parrots. Or, just take time to reflect at the Volcano View Gazebo, overlooking the botanical gardens, with views to the Arenal lake and volcano beyond. US$12. Canyoneering (Waterfall-Rappelling) – In the Lost Canyon. Horseback ride to Monteverde– Travel the old fashioned way by horse US$75. This is a gorgeous 2½-hour horseback ride along the beautiful Lake Arenal on wonderful, and hopefully healthy horses. Fishing, kayak, etc. at the lake – For entertainment a boat navigates around the Arenal lake, so that you can appreciate the unparalleled views. Also, kayaks and other water activities can be done at the lake. Of course the main attraction is the fishing. The lake has many species of fish but the "Guapote" Bass is most prevalent; th

購物

Standard souvenirs, photos of the erupting volcano, machetes at the hardware store, Costa Rican coffee.

美食

Que Rico Arenal, ☏ +506 2479-1020. 6.4 km (4.0 mi) toward the lake from the Catholic Church of La Fortuna. Italian and International menu. Great loca