Northern Plains

Travel Guide

Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring rapids and a waterfall
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing forests, rainforest and a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek
Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a house

Where to stay in Northern Plains

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Barrio Pilo

3/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Pilo and surrounding area, you can visit Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World.

Barrio Pilo
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El Millon

While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Sabalito

Check out nearby sights like FlyZone Wakeboard School while you're spending some time in Sabalito and the surrounding area.

Sabalito
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,396 reviews)
Hot springs are amazing. Grounds are beautiful allow at least an hour to walk around. Hotel charged us for someone else’s drink but they fixed it. Highly recommend

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is ₩439,138 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
₩439,138
₩496,226 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
What a beautiful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hot springs (which stay open until about 3am), the views of the Arenal Volcano, the room amenities, the tasty (& varied breakfasts), the helpful staff, the views from our porch.... I could go on! Staf were helpful organising tours and ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

5 out of 5
9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna Monterrey Alajuela
The price is ₩1,255,627 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
₩1,255,627
₩1,418,859 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent service, beautiful views, wonderful food and plenty of activities to keep you busy for days. The staff make this place exceptional. Extremely kid friendly. We were there in high season and it never felt overcrowded. The views though. Breathtaking. Worth every penny!!!

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villas Jawara

Villas Jawara

4 out of 5
Fortuna de San Carlos La Fortuna Alajuela
Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Los Lagos Hot Springs ...
10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Awesome location; neat and spacious villa right at the foot of Arenal; Highlights are the private hot spring pool, large back yard well maintained, fire pit and finally the unique shower/bathroom in main bedroom :)

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Villas Jawara
Cabañas Rio Escondido

Cabañas Rio Escondido

3 out of 5
El Jauuri, 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Simply amazing. From start to finish the receptionist was super helpful and welcoming. Beautiful property with so many places to relax, super aesthetically pleasing and a must stay at place if you’re visiting La Fortuna. It’s only a 6 min drive to the main strip in La Fortuna and if you decide to ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Cabañas Rio Escondido
Suwa Villa Arenal

Suwa Villa Arenal

3.5 out of 5
Avenue 335 street 468 La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
Clean , great facilities. Outdoor kitchen was well prepared for making meals. Hot tub (not heated) was a nice surprise. Hosts very efficient and responded well to any requests. Coffee making facilities in room as well as kitchen. Close to lots of sodas, restaurants etc. washing and doing facilities ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Suwa Villa Arenal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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