La Fortuna Waterfall
Located just 6 km outside the town of La Fortuna, this stunning waterfall provides visitors with a wonderful place to swim and relax. Situated at the base of the dormant Chato volcano amidst a thriving rain forest, the location for this waterfall couldn't get any better.
More about La Fortuna Waterfall
The hike to the waterfall takes about 20 minutes and leads through lush tropical forest. The waterfall itself is about 75 meters high, and plummets into a natural pool of water that is perfect for swimming. Splash about with friends, take pictures, and enjoy one of nature's finest sights.
A non-profit organization runs the waterfall, called ADIFORT. Asociacion de Desarrollo Integral de La Fortuna, (Association of Integral Development of La Fortuna), using the entrance fee to help maintain the surrounding area. There is a visitor's center at the entrance where souvenirs can be purchased.
More info about this organization can be obtained at the Arenal Adifort website.
Moments to look forward to
A Romantic Eco-Getaway
We had an amazing time on all of our tours! Our guide was all business and showed us some amazing animals! Arenal and Drake Bay were both so beautiful, it was worth the effort to get there!
4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs
Rainforest and Caribbean Explorer
Costa Rica is amazing! We both tried rafting for the first time and had such a wonderful time. The chocolate was the best I've ever had. This was the tropical getaway we needed!
3 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Baldi Hot Springs
Volcano, Nature, & Wellness Vacation for Two
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation relaxing at Nosara. After an adventurous jaunt in Arenal, this relaxing pace was just what we needed.
2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall and Chocolate Tour
A Vacation That Exceeded All Expectations
Unbelievable place to visit. Never visited a tropical place like that before but the people are very friendly and the food is top notch. Highly recommend to anyone.
3 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs
We Soared Through the Canopy
This had been the trip of our dreams for my family. The staff was professional, courteous, punctual, and reliable. We felt taken care of every step of the way.
4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Chocolate Tour and Eco Termales
Caribbean, Cloud Forests, & Pacific Beaches
It was a beautiful holiday; we had a lot of fun and relaxation. There are a lot of things you can do in Costa Rica –– we never got tired. We saw amazing sights and animals, the 'Pura Vida' lifestyle is unforgettable!
4 in 1 - Sloth Territory, La Fortuna Waterfall , Chocolate Tour and Volcano Hike - Regular Tour
Senior Couple's Self Driving Adventure
We are very pleased with our trip. The people we talked to were intelligent and happy to be living in Costa Rica. The food was SO good and fresh. We bought some Lizano sauce to bring home.
3 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Choyin Thermal River
The Most Incredible Vacation Ever
We have already been recommending anywhere! Very happy with our trip and look forward to our next adventure. Katia and her team were very helpful and great to work with!!
2 in 1 Safari Float and La Fortuna Waterfall
Caribbean, Mountains, & Pacific Beaches
I have already recommended Anywhere.com to others. Both the trip planning and the trip itself was a pleasant experience. I appreciated the ability to customize the trip to our desires, and for the ability to contact and get Anywhere's assistance when things didn't go as planned.
2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
From Cloud Forests to Beaches
I would recommend Costa Rica to friends
3 in 1 Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and Chocolate Tour
The Most Beautiful Sunsets
We were so impressed with Costa Rica! It is wonderful how much the locals care for the earth!! Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming!! We tell ANYONE who will listen that Costa Rica is the best vacation that we have EVER had.... I (Angela) honestly didn't want to come home... I told my husband that I could live here forever!!!
3 in 1 Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall and Chocolate Tour
We Were in Paradise
The trip to Costa Rica was very memorable. My family and I enjoyed a lot. We did many things like rappelling, rafting for the first time. We saw lovely birds and animals. Anywhere team consisting of Leo Navarro did a great job of organizing and making the logistics part of travel as comfortable as possible. We did not have to worry about anything. Everything was taken care of. Costa Rica is beautiful place with great culture and very tourist friendly. Loved the place !
3 in 1 Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
Our Family's First Big Trip
I have already recommended you! @ 10 times!!
3 in 1 Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
When You Explore Together
Don’t miss out on the night tours, as they were a fantastic way to see a lot of wildlife you never see during the day, including many species of frogs, snakes, and birds.
4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs
Senior Couple Nature Explorer
We had a wonderful trip. All arrangements were handled promptly and on time. With howler monkeys outside our windows and being able to walk right onto the beach, it doesn’t get better than this.
2 in 1 Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall
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