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
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5 out of 5
9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna, Centre, Arenal Volcano area, Monterrey, Alajuela
The price is AU$1,547 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$1,547
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Monterrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful property! Large rooms, wonderful staff and lots to do. The pools were great and club rio rafting was a blast. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
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$319 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$319
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"This place has a beautiful view of the volcano. The restaurant is great and affordable - no need to dine out unless you want a different scene. The thermal pool is hot and huge and a wonderful place to hang after a full day of hiking or activity. Staff and spa are great. We had the BEST massage to ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
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
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! (1,165 reviews)
"The check-in was very professional a bit of a wait as there were a lot of other families checking in. The staff were very friendly. The grounds are clean."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabañas Rio Escondido
Cabañas Rio Escondido
3 out of 5
El Jauuri, 702, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"Very quiet little cabin, near all the activities and a few steps from the trails to the river. Being off season some of the amenities were out of service but we enjoyed the gardens and trails and the covered areas during the rain."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Cabañas Rio Escondido
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 an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Super, lo disfrutamos
"Excelente Solo 6 habitaciones, muy cómodo, súper ubicado a 2 cuadras del centro, super atención"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Suwa Villa Arenal
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"The host, Marco, was amazing. He was very helpful and provided lots of good information about local attractions, places to eat, etc"

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Cabañas del Lago
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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