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  • O&R

    The Volcano | Aug 15 07'

    by O&R a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from Vancouver, on vacation in La Fortuna

    Russ says we gotta go, so gonna be quick...Went to the waterfall ... swiming was awsome, then went to the hanging bridges. Then went to see lava...... Continue reading »

  • Ben and Gini

    Time for a Live One | Mar 25 07'

    by Ben and Gini a male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in La Fortuna

    Made it to La Fortuna after a couple of long bus journeys from Panama and then San Jose. We checked to an apartment with a great view of Volcano Ar... Continue reading »

  • O&R

    Touristy stuff | Aug 16 07'

    by O&R a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from Vancouver, on vacation in La Fortuna

    On friday we drove to the end of the road we were staying on (the end was only 500 m away) and Carlos out neibouhr stoped us and shouwed us howling... Continue reading »

  • Lucy Down Under

    Two nights in La Fortuna! | Sep 05 07'

    by Lucy Down Under a 21 year old female from Colchester, on vacation in La Fortuna

    After leaving San Jose at 6am, i arrived at La Fortuna at lunchtime. the bus journey, was amazing, we went through the mountains and through lots o... Continue reading »

  • Lost Tribe

    Volcan Arenal | Nov 23 05'

    by Lost Tribe a 27 year old male from London, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "“Nice place - thought I was in Europe for a minute”"

    Got here on Thu 24th November, after an 8 hour journey (including a 3 hour stop-over in Tilaran). Checked into a cool hostel and was supposed to do... 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 »

  • 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 »

  • Adi Central America

    Volcan Arenal / Arenal Volcano / (Brice) | Apr 25 08'

    by Adi Central America a 28 year old male from Limoges, on vacation in La Fortuna

    (FR)Apres nos 3 belles journees de marche sur le Cerro Chirripo, Claire nous quitte pour passer sa derniere semaine de vacance a Playa del Coco ou... Continue reading »

  • The Patagonians

    Volcano - Can Anyone See the Lava? | May 25 07'

    by The Patagonians a 36 year old female from London, on vacation in La Fortuna

    Next stop La Fortuna, a small town at the base of the Arenal Volcano.  Personally I have never quite understood why you would populate an area... Continue reading »

  • jahworld

    Volcano Arenal | May 24 06'

    by jahworld a 32 year old male, on vacation in La Fortuna

    "We really enjoyed our stay in the area despite the inconsistent weather. This was only the beginning of our expedition through the beautiful country of Costa Rica."

    La Fortuna was a good place to kick it off.The drive from San Jose to La Fortuna was beautiful and the roads were in good shape.  We... Continue reading »

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