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1. Arenal Volcano National Park
6.6
4.8
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25 Reviews
based on 2.0k reviews
National Parks
Volcanoes
南美当地向导Yolanda
Visitors to Arena Volcano Park are welcome, and the bubble volcanic hot springs are simply too enjoyable. The country is really a country that is brave! There are more than 270 volcanoes here, the most famous is Arena volcano located near the famous tourist resort of La Fortuna in northern Costa Rica. It had a devastating eruption in 1968, and it entered a long dormant state after 2010. Now it is a national park for tourists to visit. On the way to the volcano, you can see many small ants moving in groups and against the mini leaves to the observation deck. The view is very good. There is always a cloud and mist around the crater, surrounded by cloud and fog forests. There is a dining shop next to it, you can have a drink and look at the volcano. The scenery here is too suitable for wide angles, enjoy pure life pura vida! ❤️ For more local fun in Costa Rica, please consult me!
La Fortuna
19.5km from Santa Elena
Opens at 07:00
2. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
4.7
4.9
/5
14 Reviews
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criskotsu
This reserve is a great example of private conservation. Cloud forest is amazing hiking experience
Monteverde
3.5km from Santa Elena
Opens at 10:00
3. Tabacon Hot Springs
4.7
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/5
5 Reviews
_We***54
Really very good place. Goed twice, natural hot spring river. It is a bit far from the airport. There is a station about1.3 kilometers away from the airport. You can take the bus to Ciudad Quesada (2.5-3 hours), and then transfer (50 minutes). There are direct buses in the capital, but you have to get from the airport to the city center (buses go directly for about an hour).
La Fortuna
22.4km from Santa Elena
Opens at 07:00
4. Fortuna Waterfall
4.5
4.8
/5
9 Reviews
based on 9.7k reviews
Waterfalls
乖小咪
La Fortuna Falls in Costa Rica is a spectacular waterfall, although he is not very wide, but the water volume is very large. The water mist that sparked when the waterfall fell was very large, like a fairyland. There are many tourists swimming in the pool below, very happy.
La Fortuna
22.3km from Santa Elena
Opens at 08:00
5. Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz
4.9
5
/5
2 Reviews
Waterfalls
_We***54
Really very good place. Take a car to Heredia in the capital and take a taxi for more than 100 RMB. When I came back, I took the staff's car 😉
Alajuela
73.6km from Santa Elena
Opens at 08:30
6. Arenal Natura Ecological Park
3.5
5
/5
2 Reviews
based on 727 reviews
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ZOE爷
Deep in the jungle, I found a light, explored the path, and accidentally found the door to the world of fairyland. A peaceful and quiet little wood house, looking at the sky between the lush woods and branches through the window, my thoughts are flying. Beautiful costa rica
La Fortuna
25.5km from Santa Elena
Opens at 06:00
7. Cathedral of Alajuela
4.1
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/5
5 Reviews
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乖小咪
The Central Cathedral is the largest church in Alajuela, located in the heart of the city. The entire church has a distinct Spanish style, with beautiful murals depicted on the long arched roof inside. In addition, the central dome and shrine are extremely luxurious, which is the highlight of the entire church, and you must watch it carefully.
Alajuela
74.7km from Santa Elena
Opens at 08:00
8. Ponderosa Adventure Park
3.5
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/5
1 Review
based on 467 reviews
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杜娆
There are a lot of giraffes, alas, I have been worried about giraffes, alas, I feel tired from eating, tired from sleeping, and my neck is so easy to break.
Bagaces
68.1km from Santa Elena
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9. Cerro Chato ANC Park & Gardens
2.8
4.6
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5 Reviews
based on 354 reviews
Gardens
呆火
First and foremost - don't underestimate this hike. It's just a hike much better. The last place you're going to be in a steep gradient and climb over/root rocks and you need to use the corresponding hands and feet. Really untouchable nature, but because people walk in its paths are visible to all. It is not paved or marked but easy to follow. There is a big lake on the top floor, but that tells you too. Really not too much. We didn’t go swimming because driving us crazy insects and bed bugs. On the way back we focused on getting some great environment and views of Arenal volcano. In short we were always in about 5 hours. You want to do this early and be sure to avoid this place at night for bed bugs, snakes, etc. Highly recommend this hike for the sake of hiking, not particularly much of the top lake. We will definitely feel our muscles for the next two days, but it is worth it. :)
La Fortuna
21.8km from Santa Elena
Opens at 07:00
10. Aguti Monteverde - Wildlife Reserve
2.7
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
based on 38 reviews
Zoos
吃苹果的麻雀呀
Montpuziano (Montepulciano) is a medieval and Renaissance-style mountain town in Siena province, Tuscany region of central Italy, at an altitude of 605 meters, on a high limestone ridge. It is located 70 km southeast of Siena, 124 km southeast of Florence and 186 km north of Rome.
Monteverde
1.1km from Santa Elena
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