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FOOTHILL FOREST · 2–3 DAYS

Arenal & La Fortuna

Arenal works for travelers combining foothill forest, wetlands, hanging-bridge areas, and guided wildlife walks. Allow two to three days if you want more than one nature format plus realistic travel and weather buffer.

Arenal & La Fortuna

Use La Fortuna as a base for several distinct habitats.

Make it your own

Separate wildlife goals from adventure activities: an early guided walk, a wetland or river outing, and a night walk each reveal different activity patterns. Do not assume a zipline or volcano-view stop is a wildlife tour.

Before you go

Check whether entry fees and transfers are included. Follow posted trail closures and guide instructions; never feed coatis, monkeys, or other animals. Pair canopy activities at costaricacanopy.com and thermal time at costaricahotspring.com rather than duplicating those plans here.