There are several different options of hiking trails in La Fortuna Costa Rica that you can choose from. We highly recommend hiking in this area because you get to enjoy spectacular views onto the Arenal Volcano, the lake, and maybe even spot some Wildlife.

We decided to take the Arenal 1968 trail. It has two parts you can choose from. One is a bit more challenging and longer than the other. The entrance fee is 15 USD per person, no matter what trail you choose. The path has its name from the unexpected volcano eruption that happened in 1968 in La Fortuna. The volcano was considered inactive before that eruption. The hike takes you through the lava field, where you can still see lots of these black rocks of the eruption. It’s a beautiful contrast between the green surroundings and the black rocks. We found the hike was very scenic and can recommend doing it while in La Fortuna.

On our way back, we were lucky to meet a family of cute Coatis along the way. They were looking for food and did not really mind having us around so we could sit there and watch them for about an hour.