Jose’s guidebook

Jose
Jose’s guidebook

Sightseeing

An ancient volcano crater now filled with water awaits you to enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding at an affordable rate.
Laguna Río Cuarto, Provincia de Alajuela, Río Cuarto, Costa Rica
An ancient volcano crater now filled with water awaits you to enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding at an affordable rate.
Beautiful place to hike and relax after.
Finca Dos Ríos
Calle Las Delicias
Beautiful place to hike and relax after.
Mariposario Alas del Destino. (Butterfly Garden)
If you want to see a volcano's crater this is the place.
401 locals raden deze aan
Poás Volcano
401 locals raden deze aan
If you want to see a volcano's crater this is the place.
This resort offers a small zoo with locals wildlife and a phenomenal hike on well maintained trails through several waterfalls, my favorite around the area.
9 locals raden deze aan
Peace Lodge
9 locals raden deze aan
This resort offers a small zoo with locals wildlife and a phenomenal hike on well maintained trails through several waterfalls, my favorite around the area.
A must, many activities around this perfectly shaped volcano.
234 locals raden deze aan
Arenal Volcano
234 locals raden deze aan
A must, many activities around this perfectly shaped volcano.
steep hike but worth it, take your swim wear for a swim in the cold water.
133 locals raden deze aan
La Fortuna Waterval
133 locals raden deze aan
steep hike but worth it, take your swim wear for a swim in the cold water.
If caves are your thing, this is a must.
27 locals raden deze aan
Cavernas del Venado
27 locals raden deze aan
If caves are your thing, this is a must.
lively and fun, great for groups and families.
70 locals raden deze aan
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel en Spa
142
70 locals raden deze aan
lively and fun, great for groups and families.
Unique around the world, perhaps my favorite hot springs in the area. entrance fee includes lunch or dinner. $80+ per person
13 locals raden deze aan
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
13 Km Noreste de Centro de la Fortuna de San Carlos
13 locals raden deze aan
Unique around the world, perhaps my favorite hot springs in the area. entrance fee includes lunch or dinner. $80+ per person
affordable and fun place. easy to relax, well kept facility.
16 locals raden deze aan
Termales del Bosque
16 locals raden deze aan
affordable and fun place. easy to relax, well kept facility.
Gorgeous waterfall, nice adventure to hike.
26 locals raden deze aan
Catarata del Toro
26 locals raden deze aan
Gorgeous waterfall, nice adventure to hike.
A must in La Fortuna, lots to choose from, great way to spend a day. 2 hr hike, you’ll go through hanging bridges and beautiful walls.
101 locals raden deze aan
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
101 locals raden deze aan
A must in La Fortuna, lots to choose from, great way to spend a day. 2 hr hike, you’ll go through hanging bridges and beautiful walls.
Great for the kiddos, they have awesome dinosaurs for the family to enjoy. Also a great hike, perhaps something you’ll see in a Jurassic Park movie.
16 locals raden deze aan
Rio Agrio Watervallen
16 locals raden deze aan
Great for the kiddos, they have awesome dinosaurs for the family to enjoy. Also a great hike, perhaps something you’ll see in a Jurassic Park movie.
This is my go to place for zip lining, great volcano views and very polite staff.
6 locals raden deze aan
Los Cañones Info Center Canopy Zipline
Hotel Los Lagos
6 locals raden deze aan
This is my go to place for zip lining, great volcano views and very polite staff.
There's a restaurant at the top with incredible views
Laguna Hule, Provincia de Alajuela, Río Cuarto, Costa Rica
There's a restaurant at the top with incredible views

Food scene

Pizza Ranch Aguas Zarcas
Family owned and operated, good food, nice view and super clean. Closed on Mondays,
Ah Caray Restaurante
Family owned and operated, good food, nice view and super clean. Closed on Mondays,
If you like seafood and Tilapia, this is a good choice.
Tilapias Quecos
Carretera principal
If you like seafood and Tilapia, this is a good choice.
Sushi and local food favorite.
Este Oeste by Tsunami
Sushi and local food favorite.
Friends of the Family ice cream shop, I remember eating ice cream here when I was little boy.
Heladería Venecia
Avenida Central
Friends of the Family ice cream shop, I remember eating ice cream here when I was little boy.
If I’m in town I must go here. It’s my favorite restaurant. Enter Q Rico #2 o. Gos maps or Waze. It’s 20 mins from the house.
Restaurante Q’ Rico #2
If I’m in town I must go here. It’s my favorite restaurant. Enter Q Rico #2 o. Gos maps or Waze. It’s 20 mins from the house.

supermarkets

just a 5 min drive from the house. My go to supermarket with all the basis necessities. Ceviche bar right outside and also a bakery.
Econo más, Venecia
just a 5 min drive from the house. My go to supermarket with all the basis necessities. Ceviche bar right outside and also a bakery.
if you are looking for a better stocked supermarket with good wine selection then going here its worth the 30 mins drive.
Walmart
Calle 6
if you are looking for a better stocked supermarket with good wine selection then going here its worth the 30 mins drive.
Just 12 mins from the house, larger version of Econo Mas in Venecia, good produce with larger wine and liquor selection.
Supermarket Great Economies
Just 12 mins from the house, larger version of Econo Mas in Venecia, good produce with larger wine and liquor selection.