Jose’s guidebook
Sightseeing
An ancient volcano crater now filled with water awaits you to enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding at an affordable rate.
Laguna Río Cuarto, Provincia de Alajuela, Río Cuarto, Costa Rica
An ancient volcano crater now filled with water awaits you to enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding at an affordable rate.
Finca Dos Ríos
Calle Las DeliciasBeautiful place to hike and relax after.
Mariposario Alas del Destino. (Butterfly Garden)
If you want to see a volcano's crater this is the place.
401 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poás Volcano
If you want to see a volcano's crater this is the place.
This resort offers a small zoo with locals wildlife and a phenomenal hike on well maintained trails through several waterfalls, my favorite around the area.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peace Lodge
This resort offers a small zoo with locals wildlife and a phenomenal hike on well maintained trails through several waterfalls, my favorite around the area.
A must, many activities around this perfectly shaped volcano.
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arenal Volcano
A must, many activities around this perfectly shaped volcano.
steep hike but worth it, take your swim wear for a swim in the cold water.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catarata La Fortuna
steep hike but worth it, take your swim wear for a swim in the cold water.
If caves are your thing, this is a must.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cavernas del Venado
If caves are your thing, this is a must.
lively and fun, great for groups and families.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel y Spa Baldi Hot Springs
142lively and fun, great for groups and families.
Unique around the world, perhaps my favorite hot springs in the area. entrance fee includes lunch or dinner. $80+ per person
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
13 Km Noreste de Centro de la Fortuna de San CarlosUnique around the world, perhaps my favorite hot springs in the area. entrance fee includes lunch or dinner. $80+ per person
affordable and fun place. easy to relax, well kept facility.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Termales del Bosque
affordable and fun place. easy to relax, well kept facility.
Gorgeous waterfall, nice adventure to hike.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catarata del Toro
Gorgeous waterfall, nice adventure to hike.
A must in La Fortuna, lots to choose from, great way to spend a day. 2 hr hike, you’ll go through hanging bridges and beautiful walls.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Puentes Colgantes Mistico Arenal
A must in La Fortuna, lots to choose from, great way to spend a day. 2 hr hike, you’ll go through hanging bridges and beautiful walls.
Great for the kiddos, they have awesome dinosaurs for the family to enjoy. Also a great hike, perhaps something you’ll see in a Jurassic Park movie.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cataratas Rio Agrio
Great for the kiddos, they have awesome dinosaurs for the family to enjoy. Also a great hike, perhaps something you’ll see in a Jurassic Park movie.
This is my go to place for zip lining, great volcano views and very polite staff.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Cañones Info Center Canopy Zipline
Hotel Los LagosThis is my go to place for zip lining, great volcano views and very polite staff.
There's a restaurant at the top with incredible views
Laguna Hule, Provincia de Alajuela, Río Cuarto, Costa Rica
There's a restaurant at the top with incredible views
Food scene
Pizza Ranch Aguas Zarcas
Family owned and operated, good food, nice view and super clean. Closed on Mondays,
Ah Caray Restaurante
Family owned and operated, good food, nice view and super clean. Closed on Mondays,
Tilapias Quecos
Carretera principalIf you like seafood and Tilapia, this is a good choice.
Este Oeste by Tsunami
Sushi and local food favorite.
Friends of the Family ice cream shop, I remember eating ice cream here when I was little boy.
Heladería Venecia
Avenida CentralFriends of the Family ice cream shop, I remember eating ice cream here when I was little boy.
If I’m in town I must go here. It’s my favorite restaurant. Enter Q Rico #2 o. Gos maps or Waze. It’s 20 mins from the house.
Restaurante Q’ Rico #2
If I’m in town I must go here. It’s my favorite restaurant. Enter Q Rico #2 o. Gos maps or Waze. It’s 20 mins from the house.
supermarkets
just a 5 min drive from the house. My go to supermarket with all the basis necessities. Ceviche bar right outside and also a bakery.
Econo más, Venecia
just a 5 min drive from the house. My go to supermarket with all the basis necessities. Ceviche bar right outside and also a bakery.
if you are looking for a better stocked supermarket with good wine selection then going here its worth the 30 mins drive.
Walmart
Calle 6if you are looking for a better stocked supermarket with good wine selection then going here its worth the 30 mins drive.
Just 12 mins from the house, larger version of Econo Mas in Venecia, good produce with larger wine and liquor selection.
Supermarket Great Economies
Just 12 mins from the house, larger version of Econo Mas in Venecia, good produce with larger wine and liquor selection.