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
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!!!
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.
4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Choyin Thermal River
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
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.
4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Chocolate Tour and Eco Termales
3 in 1 Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall and Sloth Territory
3 in 1 Sloth Territory, La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
3 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Baldi Hot Springs
3 in 1 Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and Sloth Territory
3 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Choyin Thermal River
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