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Start at Arenal Waterfall Lodge

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La Fortuna

Start at Arenal Waterfall Lodge

Recommended by 23 hikers out of 33

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

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Location: La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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1. Cerro Chato Crater Lake loop from Los Olivos

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2. Cerro Chato Crater Lake – La Fortuna Waterfall loop from La Fortuna

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3. View of La Fortuna Waterfall – La Fortuna Waterfall loop from Zeta 13

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BSROMA

March 8, 2024

We were supposed to pay $15 per person not for parking but just for the short walk across the lodge area. According to the lodge staff, the actual trail is of course free. Of course we didn't do the hike because we think that a hike on public paths for 2 people for $30 is a real rip-off. We would like many people not to support this rip-off and to look for other free trails.

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wtsushi

April 2, 2024

We also stopped the hike because the employee at the lodge (above the starting point) also met us and wanted the $15 from us. Simply outrageous!

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C4p1t4n0

October 21, 2021

Don't go over the lodge! The owner is not allowed to charge the $ 12. We called the police, they agreed with us! Next to the tourist info above the parking lot go up a few steps, next to it is a sign with a yellow arrow. Follow the path against the direction of the arrow and you will come up without having to walk past the lodge! Feel free to check out my track. Follow my way back to get to the top for free.

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Elevation 570 m

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Location: La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Start at Arenal Waterfall Lodge

1. Cerro Chato Crater Lake loop from Los Olivos

2. Cerro Chato Crater Lake – La Fortuna Waterfall loop from La Fortuna

3. View of La Fortuna Waterfall – La Fortuna Waterfall loop from Zeta 13

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