General Information Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica - La Fortuna Town Arenal Volcano

he community of La Fortuna, also known as Villa Fortuna or Villa Burio, is located in the valley of the volcano Arenal, bordering to the Rio Burio and the closest town to the Arenal volcano. The town belongs to the district of La Fortuna of San Carlos, in the Province Alajuela and is situated at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level.

The climate is mostly warm and humid and the temperature is usually between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, supported by a pleasuring moderate breeze. During the months of November to January it is a little cooler and the temperature varies between 23 and 25 degrees.

The region of La Fortuna is very fertile and allows the nature to appear in lush green and makes it possible to grow a variety of crops, such as papaya, ginger root, oranges, pineapples, sugar cane, beans and cassava root that are being exported to the United States and Europe. Agriculture and milk and meat production are important sources of income besides the growing tourism.

Something very special and unique about La Fortuna is that the Arenal Volcano is visible from

everywhere in the village. You can see lava and gases coming out but without being in danger of an eruption since the volcano is constantly observed from the Smithsonian Institute. The spectacular is especially interesting at night when it is to distinguish the lava.

In La Fortuna you will find all kinds of conveniences such as post office, banks, ATM and Internat services.

The area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Costa Rica and has a selection of good hotels as well as a great number of restaurants serving both traditional and international food.

Las Brasitas

Open daily from 11 a.m to 11 p.m. Serving Mexican inspired dishes, grills and steaks at a cost of $ 5,00- 15,00.

Tel. 479 98 19

Choza de Laurel

Open every day from 6.30 a.m to 10 p.m. A traditional Costa Rican restaurant that serves typical food as well as grills. Breakfasts from $ 2,00 to $ 4,00. Meals from $ 4,00 and up.

Tel. 479 92 31

Restaurante Rancho la Cascada

Serving Italian and typical dishes as well as sandwiches at a cost of $ 3,00 to $ 9,00.

Tel. 479 91 45 or 479 93 51

Restaurante el Jardin

Popular among tourists due to its central location. Serving pizza, pasta, steaks, traditional food, fish and seafood. Prices vary between $ 4,00 and $ 9,00.

Tel. 479 93 60

Restaurante Nene

Open daily from 10 a.m to 11.30 p.m. This restaurant offers a variety of dishes and steaks at good value from $ 5,00 to $ 8,00.

Tel. 479 91 92

La Yuca Frita

A newcomer in town that serves pasta, hamburgers, meat, typical dishes and, of course, fried yucca. Prices from $ 3,00 to $ 7,00.

Restaurante La Fortuna

Restaurant version of the traditional soda, serving hamburgers, sandwiches, snacks and typical food from $ 2,00 to $ 5,00.

Tel. 479 91 97

Luigi's restaurant

Open daily from 6 a.m to 11 p.m. Italian, international and typical dishes are offered at the price of $ 8,00 to $ 14,00.

Tel. 479 99 09 or 479 96 36

Pizzeria Cubana

Offers filling pizzas from $ 1,00 to $ 4,00.

Lava Rocks Café

Open daily from 7 a.m to 10 p.m. Offers a great variety of coffee as well as sandwiches, hamburgers, spaghetti and traditional dishes. Breakfasts $ 2,00- 4,00 and meals between $ 4,00 and $ 6,00.

Tel. 479 92 22