Best Parks in La Fortuna

The main town square, serving as a central hub with shops, restaurants, and tour agencies, offering a feel for local life.

A well-maintained trail known for excellent opportunities to spot Costa Rica's iconic sloths and other wildlife with the help of a guide.

A protected area featuring the Arenal Volcano, offering hiking trails through rainforests to lava fields with potential volcano views.

Corcovado National Park is highlighted as an extremely biodiverse location ideal for seeing a wide variety of species, though it requires travel inland.

Arenal National Park offers diverse trails for exploring near the volcano and by the lake, with abundant wildlife sightings for those who know where to look.

Lakeside Park in Nuevo Arenal is a scenic spot on the lake, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views, including the famous Avatar Tree.

A free public swimming area featuring a rope swing and a waterfall, offering a refreshing spot to cool off and have fun.

El Salto is a free natural river attraction in La Fortuna featuring a rope swing, offering a fun and refreshing experience for locals and tourists alike.

This park offers a closer view of the volcano and the 1968 lava flow, with trails through the volcanic landscape and diverse plant life.

A dedicated trail for observing sloths and other wildlife in their natural habitat, offering both self-guided and guided tour options.

A guided nature walk in the La Fortuna area where you can observe both two-toed and three-toed sloths in their natural habitat.

A network of trails and suspension bridges that wind through the rainforest canopy, offering a unique perspective of the cloud forest ecosystem.

The main park in La Fortuna, featuring beautiful gardens, a fountain, and offers great views of the volcano, especially in the morning.

A free-to-enter biological reserve offering walking trails through nature where visitors can spot wildlife like sloths and various insects.

A popular free spot by the river with a rope swing and swimming hole, perfect for cooling off and enjoying local life.

A central town park offering pleasant green space, shaded areas, and a unique alignment with the church and Arenal Volcano.

A popular local spot featuring a waterfall and rope swing, perfect for swimming, jumping, and people-watching.

A nature park in the cloud forest featuring five stunning waterfalls, over 2 miles of hiking trails, and Costa Rica's largest animal sanctuary.

A national park located in Costa Rica, which is home to the famous Rio Celeste waterfall.

A park in La Fortuna featuring numerous hanging bridges that provide amazing views of the Arenal volcano and the surrounding rainforest.