Northern Plains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a waterfall and rapids
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring rainforest, a river or creek and forests
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park which includes a house

Where to stay in Northern Plains

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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.

Barrio Pilo
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El Millon

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Millon and surrounding area, you can visit Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park.

El Millon
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Sabalito

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like FlyZone Wakeboard School while you're exploring Sabalito and the larger area.

Sabalito
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
The price is £112 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£112
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,216 reviews)
"The resort is trully amazing. So wast and beautifully kept grounds with some animals and numerous hot springs and pools with slides. Loved the hot tubs and jacuzzis. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. Breakfast was great. Tge views of the rain forest and the volcano and breathtaking. Staff ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is £108 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£108
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"What a fantastic property. 5 Stars"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

5 out of 5
9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna, Centre, Arenal Volcano area, Monterrey, Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £464 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£464
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (1,000 reviews)
"5 Star service and amenities"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
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Cabañas del Lago

Cabañas del Lago

3 out of 5
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
"Clean, spacefull, and peaceful, exactly what we needed"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Cabañas del Lago
Suwa Villa Arenal

Suwa Villa Arenal

3.5 out of 5
Avenue 335 street 468, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Beautiful room with second bed on the mezzanine. 2 private terraces. Access to a jacuzzi and kitchen. Beautiful vegetation. Central location."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Suwa Villa Arenal
Villas Fortuna Boutique

Villas Fortuna Boutique

4.5 out of 5
Z13, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free food shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
"This place is so private and cozy, the staff is amazing and nice. We really enjoyed our stay and will highly recommend if you want something different than a regular hotel."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Villas Fortuna Boutique
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Popular places to visit

La Fortuna Waterfall

La Fortuna Waterfall

Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

La Fortuna Waterfall
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

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.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Rio Celeste Waterfall

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.

Rio Celeste Waterfall

Arenal Volcano

Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

Arenal Volcano

Tabacon Hot Springs

Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

Tabacon Hot Springs

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.

Baldi Hot Springs

Cities near Northern Plains

Liberia showing interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Liberia

La Fortuna

La Fortuna

Photo by Raisa Wells

Fortuna

Rio San Juan which includes fishing as well as a couple

San Carlos