The very best of Costa Rica!Meeting our driv...
Costa Rica | Mar 25 - Apr 2, 2026

Paul
Paul F.
Annandale, MN, USA | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2026

The very best of Costa Rica!
Meeting our driver Esteban at the airport was very convenient. He was very accommodating and friendly. He gave our group valuable advice and recommendations. The hotel in La Fortuna was very clean and within easy walking distance to the town square. Included daily breakfast was good. Kids enjoyed the pool.
All activities were awesome - the horseback riding, hike to Fortuna waterfall, chocolate tour, cooking class, Ecotermales hot springs (the best buffet dinner ever!), hanging bridges, zip lining, and the catamaran cruise in Tamarindo. What a great variety of experiences! Costa Rica is the best. Pura vida!

Hotel Review
Hotel Arenal Montechiari
La Fortuna

Very clean, comfortable. Friendly staff. Good breakfast included daily. Close to the town square.

Authenticity & Character
Cute individual cabins surrounded by beautiful greenery.
Location
Easy walking distance
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Arenal Volcano Horseback Riding Tour
Arenal Volcano Horseback Riding Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

Horses were well-trained trail horses. Staff were very helpful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna

Very clean pools. Awesome buffet meal included.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Guided Hanging Bridges & Aerial Tram
Arenal Guided Hanging Bridges & Aerial Tram
Arenal/La Fortuna

Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Interesting hike.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rainforest Chocolate Tour
Rainforest Chocolate Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

Fun and informative! Kids loved our presenter.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Cooking Class - Dinner
Traditional Cooking Class - Dinner
Arenal/La Fortuna

So much fun! The cooking class was well-organized. Doña Rosa and her assistant were very good with the kids by letting them take part in the preparations.

Catamaran Sailing Excursion
Catamaran Sailing Excursion
Costa Rica

This sailing excursion was more than I anticipated! Good drinks, great food, friendly crew.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Yuliana Valverde
Yuliana
Yuliana Valverde
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Apr 10, 2026
Hello Paul,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am truly happy to hear that you had such a great time exploring Costa Rica.
It is great to know that your arrival experience with Esteban went smoothly and that he was able to share helpful tips and recommendations for your trip. I am also very glad that you enjoyed your stay in La Fortuna and that the location, breakfast, and pool were a hit with the kids. It sounds like your group experienced a fantastic mix of adventures, from... Read more

Hello Paul,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am truly happy to hear that you had such a great time exploring Costa Rica.

It is great to know that your arrival experience with Esteban went smoothly and that he was able to share helpful tips and recommendations for your trip. I am also very glad that you enjoyed your stay in La Fortuna and that the location, breakfast, and pool were a hit with the kids.

It sounds like your group experienced a fantastic mix of adventures, from visiting La Fortuna Waterfall and exploring the hanging bridges near Arenal Volcano, to relaxing at Ecotermales Fortuna. I am also happy to hear that you enjoyed the catamaran cruise in Tamarindo. It really is a wonderful way to end an adventure in Costa Rica.

Thank you again for trusting me to help plan your trip. It was a pleasure assisting your family, and I hope the memories of your time in Costa Rica stay with you for many years.

Pura vida!
Yuliana