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La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 908 reviews
9.6/10
908 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
7/10
14 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.2/10
76 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 71 reviews
10/10
71 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Brindes La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 58 reviews
10/10
58 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 120 reviews
9/10
120 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 243 reviews
9.8/10
243 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 91 reviews
9.4/10
91 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Night Walk with Guide and Flashlights
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 43 reviews
9/10
43 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.2/10
29 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Canyoning; Top Rated Waterfall Rappel Adventure
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 384 reviews
10/10
384 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Brindes La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 58 reviews
10/10
58 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 243 reviews
9.8/10
243 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
7-Cable Zipline Adventure: Fly Over La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 99 reviews
9.8/10
99 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Zip Line Experience and Thermal Pools
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 73 reviews
9.6/10
73 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
10/10
32 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From La Fortuna: Canyoning & Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 85 reviews
9.8/10
85 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Arenal Mundo Aventura Park 7 Zip-Lines Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.6/10
32 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Selvatura Park Canopy Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 19 reviews
9.4/10
19 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 65 activitiesFrom San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
7/10
14 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Brindes La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 58 reviews
10/10
58 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 210 reviews
10/10
210 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 175 reviews
10/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 115 reviews
9.8/10
115 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
White Water Rafting Class II and III
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 56 reviews
10/10
56 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Costa Rica: Río Balsa Half-Day Rafting Adventure
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.8/10
17 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
White Water Rafting Class II & III in the Afternoon
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal National Park and Arenal Lake boat Morning Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8.6/10
7 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Class II-III Rafting and ATV Tour from La Fortuna
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & Culture
See all 49 activitiesHorseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Waterfall + Arenal Volcano Hike + Hot Springs
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: 3 Hours of the Longest & Highest Extreme Zipline
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 35 reviews
9.2/10
35 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna:Butterflies, birds, sloths and Trails Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Finca El Paraiso Cheese Farm Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
10/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sloth Watching Trail
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.4/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Bridges Half-Day Tour from La Fortuna
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 68 reviews
9.4/10
68 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Organic Farm Visit & Farm-to-Table Cooking Class
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
9.8/10
19 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Trip from San Jose to Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private & custom tours
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Monteverde Birdwatching Tour at Curicancha Reserve
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.8/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna, full day transportation, from San Jose.
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Nature walk in Curicancha Reserve
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 verified review
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Sloth Tour in La Fortuna Private Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Monteverde Night Tour in the Forests
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Volcano Hike and Natural Thermomineral Springs
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Hanging Bridges + Waterfall Tour + Costarrican Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Natural History Walk by Pasión Costa Rica
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.6/10
24 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
La Fortuna:The Peoples of the World-Indigenous Maleku People
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Kayaking in Arenal Lake - Unique Volcano View
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in El Castillo
Popular places to visit
Butterfly Conservatory
Meet the animals who live at Butterfly Conservatory during your travels in El Castillo. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
La Altura Viewpoint
You can find out about the history of Peñas Blancas with a trip to La Altura Viewpoint. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.
Frequently asked questions
Is El Castillo worth visiting?
El Castillo offers a unique mix of culture, attractions and local charm. Whether you're into history, the outdoors or regional cuisine, there are many things you'll find here.
How do I spend a day in El Castillo?
Chato Volcano and Arenal Eco Zoo are two great places to start your vacation adventures. Be sure to explore the dining and shopping options in El Castillo while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in El Castillo?
The top tourist attraction in El Castillo is Chato Volcano, so be sure to include it on your sightseeing list.
Is three days enough to stay in El Castillo?
Three days will be enough time to tick off many city highlights, including Chato Volcano, Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. The average stay in El Castillo is three days. If you have the urge to extend your vacation, La Fortuna isn't far away.
Is El Castillo a walkable city?
It all comes down to what you want to do and see in El Castillo. Several top attractions, like Arenal Eco Zoo, are reachable on foot. If you feel like a wander around one of El Castillo's neighborhoods, El Millon is 0.97 kilometers away from downtown.
What are some activities to do in El Castillo with kids?
If you are after activities and sights for all the family, take a look at these terrific ideas for what to do in El Castillo with kids.
What to do in El Castillo for adults?
Adults of all ages will have lots of things to do in El Castillo. Whether you're into traditional cuisine, adventure or just love finding new places to explore, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in El Castillo?
With lots of free things to do in El Castillo, you can discover the area without taking your wallet out. Catch free shows and events or stroll through the local neighbourhoods.
