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, 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 ฿29,486 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
฿29,486
฿33,319 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Monterrey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,005 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
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! (1,163 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
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 ฿11,005 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿11,005
฿12,436 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Extremely clean and eco friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were courteous and helpful"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Definitely would stay here again.
"This place is great! I would definitely stay here again! It’s clean, safe, easy to check into, close to tour meeting points, restaurants and markets, but far enough to be quiet."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Suwa Villa Arenal
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous views! Easy to access. Amazing back patio with hot spring Hot tub. Full kitchen. A\C in each room. Clean and wonderful."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Villas Jawara
Cabañas Litos
Cabañas Litos
3 out of 5
Av. 331, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star cabin in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi Hot Springs ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Cabañas Litos is a little Oasis in the middle of busy La Fortuna. They are accommodating and responsive. The property is well maintained and quiet. We enjoyed our 3 nights."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Cabañas Litos
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Popular places to visit

La Fortuna Waterfall

La Fortuna Waterfall

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Tabacon Hot Springs

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Tabacon Hot Springs

Arenal Volcano

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

Baldi Hot Springs

4/5(1 review)

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 showing interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Liberia