Northern Plains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Northern Plains

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Barrio Pilo

While Barrio Pilo isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Arenal Volcano National Park 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
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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,241 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
2.5mi / 4km from Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is ฿7,516 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿7,516
฿8,493 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, food was great! Staff was pleasant. Hot spring was very nice"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
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 ฿4,424 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿4,424
฿4,999 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was exceptional!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
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Villas Jawara

Villas Jawara

4.5 out of 5
Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
"It’s a breathtaking beauty and pictures don’t do it justice. It’s the perfect stay for family or a romantic getaway. This is our second time and won’t be our last! Santiago makes check in and communication very easy. Don’t think twice and place the booking before it gets booked"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Villas Jawara
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"This property made me feel like i was immeresed in Nature. Very convenient location.We stayed during rainy season. The tin roof did not disappoint."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Cabañas del Lago
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Great!
"Hotel is in great location but not easy to find according to our sat nav which took us couple streets down. Parking is right in front. Room was really nice and well equipped. Hotel staff were friendly, nice and helpful when booking activities. I would recommend this place. Good parking right in ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Suwa Villa Arenal
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Popular places to visit

La Fortuna Waterfall

La Fortuna Waterfall

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

Enjoy the hot springs and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints 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 the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints 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 hot springs in this romantic area.

Baldi Hot Springs

Cities near Northern Plains

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Liberia