Costa Rica

Day trips from La Fortuna

Places you can visit in a day from La Fortuna and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

La Paz Waterfall Gardens
61 km from La Fortuna
A nature park with waterfalls, wildlife trails and a butterfly garden, good for a family outing.
2

Baldi Hot Springs
27 km from La Fortuna
A large hot‑spring complex with many pools of varying temperatures, suitable for relaxing after hiking.
3

Lake Arenal
23 km from La Fortuna
A scenic reservoir surrounded by hills, offering views, picnics and wind‑surfing on calm days.
4

San Carlos Town (Ciudad Quesada)
29 km from La Fortuna
A modest town with a central plaza, a few local eateries and a market, useful for a quick break.