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Top sights in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- Arenal Volcano – Active stratovolcano in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
- La Fortuna Waterfall – Waterfall in Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Arenal Hanging Bridges – Bridge in Costa Rica
- Lake Arenal – Artificial lake in Costa Rica
- Tabacón Hot Springs – Thermal springs in Costa Rica
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge – Wildlife refuge in northern Costa Rica
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Getting around
There are one or two buses around the volcano, and tourists generally rely on taxis or their own cars (you pay for parking everywhere). Ride-sharing apps can save half the price of a taxi ride. Scooters and motorcycles can be rented, though that can be uncomfortable in the rainy season. Hitch-hiking is described as a reasonable and easy option for travelers on a tight budget.
Summarised from Wikivoyage: La Fortuna (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Best time to visit La Fortuna, Costa Rica
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in La Fortuna, Costa Rica are January to April and December, with average daytime highs of 78 to 83°F (26 to 28°C) and 23 to 30 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. April is the hottest month, averaging 83°F (28°C), and December the coolest at 78°F (26°C). July sees the most rain, around 31 days, while April is the driest with about 23.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 30 | 29 | Comfortable: 29 rainy days |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 20 | 25 | Comfortable: 25 rainy days |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 30 | 28 | Comfortable: 28 rainy days |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 60 | 23 | Comfortable: 23 rainy days |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 200 | 27 | Shoulder: 83°F (28°C), 27 rainy days |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 180 | 30 | Avoid: among the wettest, 30 rainy days |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 150 | 31 | Avoid: among the wettest, 31 rainy days |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 180 | 30 | Avoid: among the wettest, 30 rainy days |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 230 | 28 | Shoulder: 82°F (28°C), 28 rainy days |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 280 | 30 | Avoid: among the wettest, 30 rainy days |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 180 | 30 | Avoid: among the wettest, 30 rainy days |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 60 | 30 | Comfortable: 30 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica: common questions
- When is the best time to visit La Fortuna, Costa Rica?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in La Fortuna, Costa Rica are January to April and December, when average highs run 78 to 83°F (26 to 28°C) with 23 to 30 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. April is the hottest month at 83°F (28°C) on average, and December the coolest at 78°F (26°C).
- What is the rainiest month in La Fortuna, Costa Rica?
- July, with roughly 31 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 23. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in La Fortuna, Costa Rica?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 78 to 83°F (26 to 28°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: July is the wettest month, with around 31 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in La Fortuna, Costa Rica?
- The wettest months in La Fortuna, Costa Rica are January to March and May to December, with 25 to 31 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to Costa Rica right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Costa Rica on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Costa Rica before you book.
- What other places are near La Fortuna, Costa Rica?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to La Fortuna, Costa Rica are Cartagena (620 miles), Medellín (690 miles), Tulum (700 miles).
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