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  • Freeyurmind

    Volcano Arenal | Feb 06 07'

    by Freeyurmind a 31 year old male from Chicago, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "Volcano Arenal is one of the top ten most active volcanos in the world."

    Volcano Arenal is one of the top ten most active volcanos in the world.  It is unbelievable that sitting right at its base is the little... Continue reading »

  • Pamela

    Waterfalls, Rafts and a Bad Case of Night Terrors | Nov 12 06'

    by Pamela a female from Edmonton, on vacation in La Fortuna

    Well, we are still alive and doing good. Had another couple of really eventful days. Yesterday, we got up at 7am to head to white water rafting but... Continue reading »

  • Esmeralda & Kah-kin

    Staying near Volcano Arenal | Nov 12 07'

    by Esmeralda & Kah-kin a 27 year old traveling as a couple from Zwolle, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "Lets spoil ourselves on the last days"

    From Monteverde we took the "Jeep-Boat-Jeep" trip to La Fortuna, where most backpackers and travellers go to to see and visit the Volcano Arenal. O... Continue reading »

  • Mudders

    Volcan Arenal - La Fortuna | Oct 28 07'

    by Mudders a male from London, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "$4 for a beer at the poolside bar! Madness!"

    After another long day of travel and some very lucky connections we finally arrived in La Fortuna in the evening. The drive around the Largo de Are... Continue reading »

  • The Suberris

    Let's See Some Lava! | May 02 06'

    by The Suberris a 28 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "Watch for falling [lava] rocks"

    So our good fortune with great weather kind of changed the morning of our departure from Monteverde, but we took the jeep-boat-jeep, or more accura... Continue reading »

  • satori

    Volcan Arenal | May 05 07'

    by satori a 38 year old male traveling as a couple from Mesa, on vacation in La Fortuna

    This was a perfect place for our first stop in Costa Rica.  The elevation and clouds made it very comfortable.  We arrived in 2.5 hours f... Continue reading »

  • Rhino

    La llegada! | Mar 03 07'

    by Rhino a 22 year old male from Princeton, on vacation in La Fortuna

    I am not sure if that is the right phrase or not, but it is supposed to mean the arrival. Well, Costa Rica is beautiful.  Es muy hermosa!... Continue reading »

  • SmS

    Awesome Costa Rica | Mar 03 07'

    by SmS a 22 year old female from Goldsboro, on vacation in La Fortuna

    After our hassle with the airport and airlines we finally arrived in Costa Rica!Our first visit to Monteverde was incredible. We went on a sky trek... Continue reading »

  • Samba Sam

    Lava rocks! | Mar 09 06'

    by Samba Sam a 34 year old female, on vacation in La Fortuna

    We were taken by minibus from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui down to La Fortuna, in the proximity of Lake & Volcan Arenal. We had a couple of d... Continue reading »

  • Rich

    Volcanoes and Hot Springs | Jun 24 06'

    by Rich a 29 year old male from Leamington, on vacation in La Fortuna

    The nice scenery on the bus ride from Tilaran was slightly spoiled by all the houses and hotels and massive signs for Real Estate developers along... Continue reading »

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