Title: Northern Plains Travel Guide: Best of Northern Plains, Costa Rica Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Northern Plains](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Plains-Hotels.d6025926.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Northern Plains](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Plains-Holiday-Rentals.d6025926.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Northern Plains](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Plains.d6025926.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Northern Plains Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northern-Plains.d6025926.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northern Plains Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Plains.d6025926.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Northern Plains Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a waterfall and rapids](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77580-Guanacaste-North-Pacific-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77621-Rincon-De-La-Vieja-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring rainforest, a river or creek and forests](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77616-Rincon-De-La-Vieja-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77581-Guanacaste-North-Pacific-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park which includes a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77615-Rincon-De-La-Vieja-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northern Plains Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Northern Plains ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8457ab9bb1cb4afa81f4787204fe99c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Pilo While Barrio Pilo isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Barrio-Pilo.dx553248635976398940) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Millon If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Millon and surrounding area, you can visit Arenal Eco Zoo and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penas-Blancas-El-Millon.dx553248635976399933) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sabalito Plan a visit to nearby attractions like FlyZone Wakeboard School while you're exploring Sabalito and the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tierras-Morenas-Sabalito.dx553248635976397142) - Top hotels in Northern Plains - Top Holiday Rentals in Northern Plains ![Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1312400/1312339/f7c4e7bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna £176 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,327 reviews) Resort was beautiful! Room was always kept clean. Food at the buffet was great. Only thing I could fault was that there were no ice machines at individual buildings. Would definitely stay there again. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=1312339&PinnedHotelID=1312339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) ![The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2307400/2307339/77052cfa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal 9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna Monterrey Alajuela £708 14 Jan - 15 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Monterrey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews) Just an incredible experience and best service of any hotel ever!! Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=2307339&PinnedHotelID=2307339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) ![Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1672000/1671981/c63bd74b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano La Fortuna Alajuela £303 15 Jan - 16 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) Fantastic resort with beautiful views! Prior to check-in we received helpful resort information via email with restaurant menus, spa options, tour adventures, and key information. We chose two tours to book and the resort took care of reservations for us - Hanging Bridges with Waterfall and Zip-lining. ... Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=1671981&PinnedHotelID=1671981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) [See all 1,018 properties in Northern Plains](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6025926) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cabañas del Lago](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34870000/34869500/34869427/e125de4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabañas del Lago 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews) Reserve this place if you want to experience unique experience of staying in cabin next to the pons Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penas-Blancas-Hotels-Cabanas-Del-Lago.h34869427.Hotel-Information) ![Villas Jawara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93060000/93054400/93054330/1537aae0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Jawara Fortuna de San Carlos La Fortuna Alajuela Stay at this 4.5-star luxury villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Los ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews) Santiago was great. The view of Arenal Volcano was amazing! Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Fabio-Cedeno.h93054330.Hotel-Information) ![Villas Fortuna Boutique](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94741400/94741326/e0b042a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Fortuna Boutique Z13 La Fortuna Alajuela Stay at this luxury aparthotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free food shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (56 reviews) Clean Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Villas-Fortuna-Boutique.h94741326.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Northern Plains](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6025926&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Northern Plains hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6025926&startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14)[13 Jan - 14 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6025926&startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6025926&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15)[14 Jan - 15 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6025926&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6025926&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6025926&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6025926&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6025926&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![La Fortuna Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9a47bbb360d8c19147f306f4d295cc80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Fortuna Waterfall Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Waterfall-La-Fortuna.d6229886.Attraction) ![Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0b77a6465f1296aa5d0d9d305e8f5fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park Enjoy the hot springs and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mistico-Arenal-Hanging-Bridges-Park-La-Fortuna.d6229900.Attraction) ![Rio Celeste Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0364a78d2c14d428844925583e234bc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Celeste Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Celeste Waterfall during your travels in Katira. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Celeste-Waterfall-Katira.d553248621532611573.Attraction) #### Arenal Volcano Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arenal-Volcano-La-Fortuna.d553248634304933338.Attraction) #### Tabacon Hot Springs Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tabacon-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d6229913.Attraction) #### Baldi Hot Springs Enjoy a trip to Baldi Hot Springs and popular activities such as ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. 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