Jose’s guidebook
Sightseeing
An ancient volcano crater now filled with water awaits you to enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding at an affordable rate.
Лагуна Рио Куарто, Алахуэла, Рио Куарто, Коста-Рика
An ancient volcano crater now filled with water awaits you to enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding at an affordable rate.
Finca Dos Ríos
Calle Las DeliciasBeautiful place to hike and relax after.
Mariposario Alas del Destino. (Butterfly Garden)
If you want to see a volcano's crater this is the place.
401 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Poás Volcano
If you want to see a volcano's crater this is the place.
This resort offers a small zoo with locals wildlife and a phenomenal hike on well maintained trails through several waterfalls, my favorite around the area.
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Peace Lodge
This resort offers a small zoo with locals wildlife and a phenomenal hike on well maintained trails through several waterfalls, my favorite around the area.
A must, many activities around this perfectly shaped volcano.
234 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Arenal Volcano
A must, many activities around this perfectly shaped volcano.
steep hike but worth it, take your swim wear for a swim in the cold water.
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Водопад Ла-Фортуна
steep hike but worth it, take your swim wear for a swim in the cold water.
Cavernas del Venado
If caves are your thing, this is a must.
lively and fun, great for groups and families.
70 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Отель и спа-центр Baldi Hot Springs
142lively and fun, great for groups and families.
Unique around the world, perhaps my favorite hot springs in the area. entrance fee includes lunch or dinner. $80+ per person
13 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
13 Km Noreste de Centro de la Fortuna de San CarlosUnique around the world, perhaps my favorite hot springs in the area. entrance fee includes lunch or dinner. $80+ per person
affordable and fun place. easy to relax, well kept facility.
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Termales del Bosque
affordable and fun place. easy to relax, well kept facility.
Catarata del Toro
Gorgeous waterfall, nice adventure to hike.
A must in La Fortuna, lots to choose from, great way to spend a day. 2 hr hike, you’ll go through hanging bridges and beautiful walls.
101 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк висячих мостов Мистико Аренал
A must in La Fortuna, lots to choose from, great way to spend a day. 2 hr hike, you’ll go through hanging bridges and beautiful walls.
Great for the kiddos, they have awesome dinosaurs for the family to enjoy. Also a great hike, perhaps something you’ll see in a Jurassic Park movie.
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Водопады Рио-Агрио
Great for the kiddos, they have awesome dinosaurs for the family to enjoy. Also a great hike, perhaps something you’ll see in a Jurassic Park movie.
This is my go to place for zip lining, great volcano views and very polite staff.
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Los Cañones Info Center Canopy Zipline
Hotel Los LagosThis is my go to place for zip lining, great volcano views and very polite staff.
Лагуна Уле, Алахуэла, Рио Куарто, Коста-Рика
There's a restaurant at the top with incredible views
Food scene
Pizza Ranch Aguas Zarcas
Family owned and operated, good food, nice view and super clean. Closed on Mondays,
Ah Caray Restaurante
Family owned and operated, good food, nice view and super clean. Closed on Mondays,
Tilapias Quecos
Carretera principalIf you like seafood and Tilapia, this is a good choice.
Este Oeste by Tsunami
Sushi and local food favorite.
Friends of the Family ice cream shop, I remember eating ice cream here when I was little boy.
Heladería Venecia
Avenida CentralFriends of the Family ice cream shop, I remember eating ice cream here when I was little boy.
If I’m in town I must go here. It’s my favorite restaurant. Enter Q Rico #2 o. Gos maps or Waze. It’s 20 mins from the house.
Restaurante Q’ Rico #2
If I’m in town I must go here. It’s my favorite restaurant. Enter Q Rico #2 o. Gos maps or Waze. It’s 20 mins from the house.
supermarkets
just a 5 min drive from the house. My go to supermarket with all the basis necessities. Ceviche bar right outside and also a bakery.
Econo más, Venecia
just a 5 min drive from the house. My go to supermarket with all the basis necessities. Ceviche bar right outside and also a bakery.
if you are looking for a better stocked supermarket with good wine selection then going here its worth the 30 mins drive.
Walmart
Calle 6if you are looking for a better stocked supermarket with good wine selection then going here its worth the 30 mins drive.
Just 12 mins from the house, larger version of Econo Mas in Venecia, good produce with larger wine and liquor selection.
Supermarket Great Economies
Just 12 mins from the house, larger version of Econo Mas in Venecia, good produce with larger wine and liquor selection.