On a permitted forest route, search for leaf shapes, water droplets and roots. Draw what you notice and leave plants, fungi and small animals where they belong.
Explore Northern Plains
Costa Rica’s Northern Plains connect rural communities with rivers, forests and the wider Arenal landscape. Places such as La Fortuna, Guatuso and Los Chiles offer different ways to learn about life shaped by water and land. Explore with curiosity, learn from local people and help care for the landscapes and traditions that make this place special.
La Fortuna Rainforest Patterns
Arenal Hanging Bridge Forest Walk
A managed hanging bridge walk can reveal forest layers at different heights. Choose a site and route suited to your family and follow its access rules; bridges are separate attractions from the national park.
Arenal Hot Spring Learning
Geothermal water offers a chance to ask how heat moves through the Earth. Choose a managed facility, check temperature and child policies, and keep any visit within your family’s comfort level.
La Fortuna Bird Observation
Slow down along an established garden or forest path and listen before looking. Compare bird shapes and calls without feeding wildlife or using playback to attract it.
