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VOLCANO NATURE HUB

Arenal & La Fortuna

La Fortuna is a practical first or second hub on a 10–21 day CR+Panama trip: volcano scenery, forest walks, hanging bridges, and optional hot springs without forcing a long coast transfer on day one. Many combined itineraries front-load Arenal, then move south or fly a second hub into Panama.

Arenal & La Fortuna

Start the Costa Rica chapter where adventure is easy to pace.

Make it your own

Active morning, slower afternoon works well. If thermal soaks are on the list, keep them as a half-day—see costaricahotspring.com—rather than crowding the same day you transfer south.

Before you go

Book canopy or bridges via partner search (“La Fortuna zip line,” “Arenal hanging bridges”)—details on costaricacanopy.com. Confirm pickup points and weather cancellation terms with the provider. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Leave buffer before any multi-hour transfer toward Manuel Antonio or an airport day.