In the years I have spent in La Fortuna, I’ve come to know and befriend many of the tour guides and salesmen around town. With that knowledge you quickly learn who to trust and who to avoid. There are a…
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Hot Springs
Ask a Tico the first thing that pops into their mind when you say La Fortuna and the answer is very likely to be “las aguas termales” or hot springs. Although Arenal Volcano has long been the tourist draw to…
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Grocery Stores in La Fortuna
La Fortuna has four primary options for grocery stores (since you probably aren’t planning on shopping in the mini markets that you’ll be able to find on most every street). There is the cheapest, local place named “Palí” on the edge…
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Rio Celeste
When you see this river you’ll think you’re staring at liquid sky. Perhaps the most famous river in Costa Rica, Rio Celeste is a turquoise blue wonder. The water gets it’s color, not from magic or the blood of smurfs,…