Chase the La Fortuna Waterfall and the rainforest

Just outside town, the spectacular La Fortuna Waterfall plunges 70 metres into a jungle pool you can swim in, reached by a steep staircase of around 500 steps (a workout both ways) for an entry fee. Beyond it, the area is a playground of rainforest adventures: hanging bridges that take you through the forest canopy, superb wildlife spotting, and the famous Bogarín Trail in town, one of the best and most affordable places in Costa Rica to see wild sloths. The nature here is the real luxury. We'll point you to the waterfall, the best canopy walks, and where to spot wildlife affordably.