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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.

La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna Waterfall
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.

La Fortuna Waterfall HIGHLIGHTS

Moments to look forward to

8 days | $$$

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!
A Romantic Eco-Getaway
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4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float and Tabacon Hot Springs
Arenal

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float and Tabacon Hot Springs

12 days | $$

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.
Senior Couple's Self Driving Adventure
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2 in 1 Safari Float and La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal

2 in 1 Safari Float and La Fortuna Waterfall

9 days | $$

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.
A Vacation That Exceeded All Expectations
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2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
Arenal

2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike

8 days | $$$

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!
Rainforest and Caribbean Explorer
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4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges and Tabacon Hot Springs
Arenal

4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges and Tabacon Hot Springs

10 days | $$

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!!!
The Most Beautiful Sunsets
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4 in 1 Tour -  Hanging Bridges and Baldi Hot Springs
Arenal

4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges and Baldi Hot Springs

4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges and Eco Termales
Arenal

4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges and Eco Termales

4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges and The Springs Hot Springs
Arenal

4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges and The Springs Hot Springs

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float and Baldi Hot Springs
Arenal

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float and Baldi Hot Springs

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float and The Springs Hot Springs
Arenal

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float and The Springs Hot Springs

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float and Eco Termales
Arenal

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float and Eco Termales