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Nestled beneath the active peak of Volcan Arenal, La Fortuna was a small agricutural town before the eruption of the volcano in 1968. The death of 100 people and the destruction of lands at first led to many residents leaving. However, over the course of the next few decades, the volcano's on-going eruptions drew an increasing number of thrill-seeking tourists. Today, La Fortuna has grown into a primarily tourism-based town, acting as the base of operations for volcano and nature related activities.
In addition to volcano watching, activities in La Fortuna include trips to nearby hotsprings, ATV and scooter rentals, a picturesque swimming hole, and the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall.
In addition to volcano watching, activities in La Fortuna include trips to nearby hotsprings, ATV and scooter rentals, a picturesque swimming hole, and the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall.
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Dec 11, 2002 – Mar 11, 2003
We took the bus to the town of Fortuna, about 150 kilometres north of San José. Fortuna itself isn't very interesting, but it is the gateway to some great natural attractions in the surroundings.
The biggest attraction is the active volcano Arenal, which is only 6 kilometres from the …
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Feb 06, 2006 – Dec 12, 2006
Now that I have been home a little over 3 months my memories and thoughts of Costa Rica all feel like a dream. Lately, I have been thinking about the goodbye I said to my host brother Jorge and his wife Amelia. They had an amazing relationship, 5 kids. It was always an enjoyable h…
Mar 18, 2007 – Mar 26, 2007
I went on GAP Adventures' "Costa Rica Quest" trip for spring break this year. Here are some pictures! ¡Pura vida!
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