La Fortuna, Tourist district in San Carlos Canton, Costa Rica.
La Fortuna spreads across 229 square kilometers at the base of Arenal Volcano, containing natural hot springs and rainforest walking trails.
The district underwent a transformation after the 1968 Arenal Volcano eruption, shifting from agricultural settlement to international tourism center.
Local farmers maintain traditional agricultural practices, cultivating coffee, cocoa, and tropical fruits in the mineral-rich volcanic soil.
Visitors reach La Fortuna through National Routes 4 and 702, with regular bus connections from San Jose operating multiple times daily.
The district contains Cerro Chato, an extinct volcano with a crater lake accessible through forest trails at 1,140 meters elevation.
Location: San Carlos Canton
Inception: February 5, 1952
Elevation above the sea: 253 m
GPS coordinates: 10.47144,-84.64472
Latest update: March 16, 2025 20:02
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Lake Arenal
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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Tenorio Volcano National Park
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Volcán Tenorio
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Phare de Puntarenas
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