Northern Plains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a waterfall and rapids
Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park which includes forest scenes, a river or creek and rainforest
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a house

Where to stay in Northern Plains

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Barrio Pilo

While Barrio Pilo isn't home to many top sights, Arenal Adventure World and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are some notable places to visit nearby.

Barrio Pilo
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El Millon

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Millon and surrounding area, you can visit Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park.

El Millon
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Sabalito

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like FlyZone Wakeboard School while you're exploring Sabalito and the larger area.

Sabalito
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is AU$480 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$480
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful manicured grounds. The hot springs were warm, hot, and very hot!"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
3.5 out of 5
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano, (4.5 miles), Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is AU$574 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$574
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Good resort and helpful staff. Some bugs around the property due to wilderness"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
The price is AU$400 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$400
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,126 reviews)
"Staff are friendly. Breakfast buffet was really good. Rooms are cleaned everyday and they’re big. For a bird lover, I saw so many different varieties, especially around the lake. It’s very scenic, as well. We had a great experience."

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
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Suwa Villa Arenal
Suwa Villa Arenal
3.5 out of 5
Avenue 335 street 468, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Beautiful environment and lovely staff. They thought of everything a guest might want or need. I especially enjoyed have my gourmet morning coffee in the private garden."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Suwa Villa Arenal
Villas Fortuna Boutique
Villas Fortuna Boutique
4.5 out of 5
Z13, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
"We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment at the back of the property on the second floor. The room was updated and clean. Walking distance to restaurants. It is attached to a convenience store for beer, snacks and alcohol. Pool was clean. Also has a whole bar area that you can leverage by the pool. Property ..."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Villas Fortuna Boutique
Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas del Lago
3 out of 5
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Very loud with a busy street nearby and roof is extremely loud at rain."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

Cabañas del Lago
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Popular places to visit

La Fortuna Waterfall

La Fortuna Waterfall

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

La Fortuna Waterfall
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Rio Celeste Waterfall

Rio Celeste Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Celeste Waterfall during your travels in Katira. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and seek out the hiking trails.

Rio Celeste Waterfall

Arenal Volcano

Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Arenal Volcano

Tabacon Hot Springs

Explore Tabacon Hot Springs, a popular spot to commune with nature in Arenal Hot Springs, and enjoy the volcano viewpoints. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Tabacon Hot Springs

Baldi Hot Springs

Enjoy a trip to Baldi Hot Springs and popular activities such as ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

Baldi Hot Springs

Cities near Northern Plains

Liberia featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Liberia