Budget-Friendly Things to Do in La Fortuna de San Carlos

Top Cheap Things to Do in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica

Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in La Fortuna de San Carlos

Category types

Types of Attractions

Boat Tours & Water Sports

Traveller Rating

& up

Good for

Budget-friendly
Good for Couples
Good for Big Groups
Good for Kids

76 places sorted by traveller favourites

1. La Fortuna Waterfall

9,223

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Waterfalls

Admission tickets from HK$143.14

by rachelkD8902OG

The Fortuna waterfall was so, so beautiful and the mist was so refreshing after the hike; definitely worth the trip!

2. Proyecto Asis

1,690

Nature & Wildlife Areas

by breathtaking_views

Costa Rica can have Macaws from Brazil as pets just like Canadians can have Macaws from anywhere but they cannot have...

3. Bogarin Trail

549

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks

by quatie23

... four sloths, a “Jesus Christ” lizard, toucans, owls, cayman, frogs (poisonous and non), couati, a turtle “Julio”,...

4. Lake Arenal

1,888

Bodies of Water

by rayg837

Fantastic scenery, great views of Arenal Volcano, lots of bird life, there's also places where you can put in and wal...

5. Arenal 1968 Trail

464

Hiking Trails

by kristinal591

The trail is rocky at places (it does follow a historical lava trail, after all), so sneakers or hiking boots would b...

6. Rio Chollin

1,091

Hot Springs & Geysers

by dr_peace

The posh people go to the expensive Tabacon Resort springs, but this place is real.

7. Paradise Hot Springs

872

Hot Springs & Geysers

Open now

Admission tickets from HK$222.66

by jmccoynomad

There is also a dinner buffet available but I didn’t eat there.

8. Los Lagos Hot Springs

677

Hot Springs & Geysers

by mercimoulder

Nice resort

9. Arenal Oasis Wildlife Refuge

343

Nature & Wildlife Areas

by samanthabK5985HH

Juan Esteban Rojas was our guide he is very passionate and informative and he allows us to be hands on with the anima...

10. Natura Eco Park Costa Rica

656

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails

11. Termales Los Laureles

336

Water Parks

Open now

Admission tickets from HK$143.14

12. Mirador El Silencio

Nature & Wildlife Areas

by OffRoadtripper

We did self guided hikes of all the trails, had a picnic lunch at the top of the Lava trail (windy😀), and loved the...

13. Iglesia de La Fortuna de San Carlos

Churches & Cathedrals

by Mizzou_Engineer

Even without the ceremony, it is a pretty church surrounded by a full block of well-kept grounds facing a one-block c...

14. Costa Rica Dog Rescue & Adoption

Nature & Wildlife Areas

15. Granja Eco Turistica Victoria

Farms

16. Cerro Chato ANC Park & Gardens

354

Parks • Hiking Trails

by bye_jules

Also, we went to Rio Chollin afterward and enjoyed the free hot springs as a reward for our hard hike - it was a grea...

17. Wood & Art Gallery

Art Galleries

by _phil_jac_coates

Enjoyed a browse here among some beautiful wooden handicrafts and found a couple of great gifts for people at home.

18. La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Rain Forest Reserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Open now

19. Arenal Rafting

1,406

River Rafting & Tubing

Open now

by Happy1jax

Arenal Rafting was so great and I felt so safe, since it was my first time rafting!! Loads of fun!! Great lunch after...

20. Wave Expeditions

2,503

River Rafting & Tubing

Open now

by Jgrossman23

Goosey was a great tour guide and Alonso made the rafting super fun! Pura Vida!!

21. Don Olivo Chocolate Tour

673

Food Tours

by TatjanaVV

... grandson of Don Olivo, was absolutely brilliant, perfect English, full of local knowledge and great sense of humor.

22. La Fortuna Rentals - Scooters

122

Equipment Hire

Open now

by Expeditionmiranda

... be surround by the beauty of the land to rent a scooter, and you have the freedoms to explore around you without ...

23. Rain Forest Explorers

447

Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

Open now

by Zusclare

Our tour guide Tony was fantastic -- expertly able to spot wildlife, knowledgeable about flora and fauna, and friendly.

24. Centaura- Day Horseback Riding Tours

257

Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours

25. North Fields Coffee Tours

348

Cultural Tours • Coffee & Tea Tours

by olivernotes

Our tour guide, David, was awesome and very knowledgeable and informative and he answered all of our many questions e...

26. ATV La Finca

181

4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours

by stephaniefY2307ZJ

Jose was a wonderful guide and led us through beauty scenery, muddy sugarcane fields, river streams and the highlight...

27. Dinghy Expeditions Outfitter Mountains Rivers and Coasts - Day Tours

365

River Rafting & Tubing • Equipment Hire

by CruzanAaron

The trip was exhilarating and beautiful, and it ended with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

28. Paradise Adventures Costa Rica

164

River Rafting & Tubing • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

29. Ecogarden Arenal Family Project

221

Eco Tours

by bethann929

We saw a two- and a three-toed sloth, kinkajous, red eyed tree frogs, tarantulas, and so many other wonderful sites.

30. Arenal River Tubing & Hiking

129

River Rafting & Tubing • Hiking & Camping Tours

Open now

by mattstacey60

Showing results 1-30 of 76