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- Destinations
- South America
- Costa Rica
- Northwest Costa Rica
- Fortuna
Fortuna
Fortuna is the nearest village to the spectacular Volcán Arenal
and the main reason for visiting the area. It has uninterrupted
views of the volcano and provides a comfortable but touristy base
for visiting the national park and other attractions in the area.
There are many tour operators in town offering night trips to see
the red hot volcanic activity from up close, or tours combining a
luxurious soak in the hot springs while taking in the astounding
show of bright red larva coursing down the slopes. Trips to the
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge are also a popular excursion, as well as
horse riding to the nearby waterfalls. Close to Fortuna is Lake
Arenal, a picturesque lake offering watersports, fishing and
stunning scenery.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
spoken.
Money
The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is divided into 100 céntimos and is
the official currency, although US Dollars are also widely
accepted. US Dollars and travellers cheques can be exchanged in
banks and many hotels. Banks charge a service fee for cashing
travellers cheques and currency other than US$ is difficult to
exchange. Using black market exchange options is risky as they have
been known to pass on counterfeit bills printed in Colombia. Banks
close anywhere from 3pm to 6pm. Major credit cards are widely
accepted, although American Express and Diners Club might be more
limited. ATMs are available in major towns throughout the country,
but it is advisable to always have some local cash handy.
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