La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano
Hot springs, hanging bridges and a perfect volcano cone — reachable on pavement from both airports.
Río Celeste (Tenorio Volcano NP)
The impossibly blue river and waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Routes to Arenal & Northern Plains
San José (SJO) to La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano
A 3-hour mountain drive on fully paved roads via San Ramón. Any rental car can do it — but fog,…
Route guide →San José (SJO) to Río Celeste (Tenorio Volcano NP)
To the sky-blue river via Route 1, Cañas and Bijagua: about 4 hours, paved almost to the park entrance.
Route guide →Liberia Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna & Arenal
The scenic way to Arenal: through Cañas and Tilarán and around Lake Arenal. About 3–3.5 hours on paved but winding,…
Route guide →Liberia Airport (LIR) to Río Celeste
About 2 hours via Route 1 and Route 6 through Bijagua to the Tenorio Volcano park entrance. Mostly paved.
Route guide →La Fortuna (Arenal) to Río Celeste
A popular day trip: about 1.5–2 hours via Guatuso, with a gravel final approach. SUV recommended.
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