Costa Rica Adventures - Zip lining, Waterfalls, Sloths & Hot Springs
Pura Vida from Costa Rica in Monteverde and La Fortuna. I enjoyed a week in Costa Rica going ziplining, seeing waterfalls and sloths, and rejuvenating at Hot Springs Spas.
Monteverde is a region meaning the ‘green forest” in northwest Costa Rica. It’s lush landscapes of cloud forests on mountaintops is one of the most popular areas in Costa Rica for ecotourism. The biodiversity and wildlife is a nature lovers paradise. It offers many ways to interact with the environment through hanging bridges in the jungle canopy, zip-lining and naturalist hikes.
The weather at Monteverde is very unpredictable and quick to change from being sunny, windy or rainy. But this also means its amazing for rainbows. As visitors it’s important to dress smart and in layers for any weather types. Ponchos are a wise choice because umbrellas do not fare well in the wind. The dry season is February to May.
“La Fortuna” means in English “The Fortune,” named after the mineral-rich, fertile soil in the area. It is less than 10 km (6mi) from the 5,480 (1,670 m) peak of Mount Arenal. Arenal is known for being one of the top 10 most active volcanoes in the world. It lies adjacent to Lake Arenal the country’s largest hydroelectricity project, the Lake Arenal Dam.
The Cerro Chato is a dormant volcano, which had an eruption thousands of years ago, creating the way for La Fortuna Waterfall. Both volcanoes are located in Arenal Volcano National Park.
Numerous hot springs flow throughout La Fortuna, coming from the geothermal activity from the Mount Arenal. The mineral rich warm waters, ranging from 30 to 50 degrees C or 85 to 120 F, naturally heat the Tabacon River, Ecotermales Hot Springs and various hot springs located in resorts and hotels. Therefore, the wellness tourism is booming here with abundant geothermal sources for spas and wellness resorts.
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