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Things to do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

A Costa Rican town known for the Arenal Volcano, hot springs and rainforest adventure.

4 of the most-booked tours in La Fortuna, Costa Rica are listed below, rated 4.6 to 4.9 stars from more than 6,700 traveler reviews on GetYourGuide.

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Top-rated tours in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Up to 10% offLa Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour★ 4.83,860 reviews→ La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket★ 4.61,077 reviews→ La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour★ 4.91,058 reviews→ La Fortuna: Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges Admission Ticket★ 4.6788 reviews→

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Where to stay in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Hotels and vacation rentals around La Fortuna, Costa Rica with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.

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Best time to visit La Fortuna, Costa Rica

The most comfortable months in La Fortuna, Costa Rica are February to May, with average daytime highs of 80 to 83°F and 23 to 28 rainy days a month. April is the hottest month, averaging 83°F, and December the coolest at 78°F. July sees the most rain, around 31 days, while April is the driest with about 23.

Jan79°68°29 d
Feb80°68°25 d
Mar82°68°28 d
Apr83°70°23 d
May83°72°27 d
Jun81°72°30 d
Jul81°71°31 d
Aug81°71°30 d
Sep82°71°28 d
Oct81°71°30 d
Nov79°71°30 d
Dec78°69°30 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica: common questions

When is the best time to visit La Fortuna, Costa Rica?
The most comfortable stretch is February to May, when average highs run 80 to 83°F with 23 to 28 rainy days a month. April is the hottest month at 83°F on average, and December the coolest at 78°F.
What is the rainiest month in La Fortuna, Costa Rica?
July, with roughly 31 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 23. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in La Fortuna, Costa Rica?
July averages 81°F by day and 71°F at night, and January averages 79°F and 68°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in La Fortuna, Costa Rica?
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