natural wonder
Río Celeste
A river turned an otherworldly sky-blue color by volcanic minerals, flowing through Tenorio Volcano National Park to a striking waterfall.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica · North America
La Fortuna is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Bijagua, 19km from Río Celeste.
La Fortuna is a town located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 1,774, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, La Fortuna sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Fortuna to your route.
La Fortuna is a district of the Bagaces canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.
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La Fortuna is located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 10.6743 latitude, -85.1996 longitude.
La Fortuna has a population of approximately 1,774 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A river turned an otherworldly sky-blue color by volcanic minerals, flowing through Tenorio Volcano National Park to a striking waterfall.
19 km · about 20 min drive
national park
An active volcanic park with bubbling mud pots, steam vents, hot springs, waterfalls, and diverse tropical dry forest wildlife.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A near-perfect cone-shaped active volcano surrounded by hot springs, hanging bridges, and lush rainforest in northern Costa Rica.
59 km · about 70 min drive
national park
A misty cloud forest reserve harboring incredible biodiversity including the resplendent quetzal, explored via hanging bridges and ziplines.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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