Urban Centers: La Fortuna
La Fortuna is about 10 kilometers from the peak of the Arenal volcano, and less than 20 kilometers from the entrance to state park by the same name. La Fortuna translated means ‘The Fortune”. It was once thought that that name came from the fact that the town rests just at the base of the Arenal Volcano and has yet to be seriously effected by it’s constant eruptions. But fact is that the name pay homage to the fertile lands that surround it. It was originally called El Burio when it was founded in the mid 1930’s. This area is teaming with wildlife, varying eco systems and terrain and lots and lots of things to do. The area is vastly visited through sparsely populated with a total of 15,383 inhabitants. A large eruption of the Arenal Volcano in 1968 caused 82 deaths an d extensive damage, but still did not effect La Fortuna, but it did change the geography of whole region. Since then, La Fortuna is one of the most visited destinations in the country.
Province: Alajuela
Amenities: 4 Stars
Infrastructure: 3 Stars
Nearest City: Liberia (90 minute drive)
Nearest Airport: Liberia (90 minute drive)
Nearest Hospital: Liberia CIMA (90 minute drive)
One of the most popular features of La Fortuna, other than the volcano that looms in the distance, is the La Fortuna waterfall, which is 70 meters high and was created by the eruption of another volcano 3,500 years ago. This area is very popular with adventure seekers, naturists, back packers and hikers and climbers. And every other activity can be had from white water rafting, the horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking or ATV’ing to name only a few. Also popular with visitors and a product of the volatile geography are the natural hot springs that can be found throughout the area.
The climate of La Fortuna not vary greatly as you can barely notice the passing of the 4 seasons. The only discernible difference ‘seasons’ is the wet season and dry season. La Fortuna is served by a medical clinic, veterinary clinic, dentist, police station, gas station, 3 banks, 3 groceries, and lots of restaurants and hotels for travelers. The international airport is in Liberia as well as the new CIMA hospital and that’s only an hour’s drive away.
Costa Rica Real Estate For Sale: La Fortuna, Alajuela
Arenal Lake and Volcano View Condominium

- Price
- $230,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 14.83 ha (36.65 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
This condominium with one bedroom and one bathroom is located in Arenal, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This lakefront property with lake and mountain views is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this condominium is 14.83 hectare (36.65 acre), and it has a living space of...
SOLD ! BARGAIN ! Ideal Starter home close to amenities

- Price
- $49,900
- Status
- Pending Sale
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Property Type
- House
- Location
- Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 683.66 m² (7,358.83 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
SOLD ! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a large laundry - storage area and a 2 car garage on a spacious lot is located in one of the most sought after locations in the Lake Arenal area. Quiet, safe, within walking distance to shopping and public transportation. Assorted fruit trees producing on this property. A great...
LARGE LOT WITH BAMBOO AND JUNGLE VIEWS

- Price
- $39,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Eastern View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.70 ha (1.73 acre)
This property of just under 7000 m2 is located on the south side of Lake Arenal (the "Sunny Side"). A short hike through the adjacent jungle or along the road leads directly to the lake shore. The property is located 1/4 mile from San Luis where you will find 2 tiny grocery stores, a school and 2 churches. The bus...
Large building lot overlooking Lake Arenal: 2 lake view lots in 7 lot subdivision

- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- El Roble, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
Quiet and privately located 1.24 acres (5000 square meters each) lake Arenal view lots. Lot 3, $69,000.-- Lot 4, $59,000.-- Part of the properties have large trees which are home to many animals, such as birds, monkeys, sloths....... A 5 Minute drive takes you to the quaint town of Tronadora with a grocery...
Celebrity Home with Spectacular Views: Mountain and Countryside House For Sale in Parcelas Monseñor

- Price
- $750,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Property Type
- House
- Location
- Parcelas Monseñor, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Valley View, Western View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 1.00 ha (2.47 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 750.00 m² (8,072.90 sq ft)
This house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is located in Parcelas Monseñor, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Tilarán. This mountain and countryside property with mountain and valley views is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 1.00 hectare (2.47 acre), and it has a...
Lovely 2/2 Lake View Home, Tranquil Setting - Great Location!

- Price
- $165,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Property Type
- House
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Other
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 996.97 m² (10,731.25 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 164.00 m² (1,765.27 sq ft)
This attractive 2 bedroom, 2 bath low maintenance, practical home with laundry area, plenty of storage and full garage is in one of the most tranquil settings in the Arenal area. Loaded with trees and flowers of all types. Cozy patio for viewing the lake. Easy access to public transportation. Close to all amenities....
Affordable Waterfront Luxury Home: Bali Style Architecture in Gated Community

- Price
- $349,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 12
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Property Type
- House
- Location
- San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,709.42 m² (18,399.97 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)
$ 339.000.-- Waterfront 2 bedroom 2-1/2 bath High quality Bali Style home with infinity pool.Exotic woods throughout, Stainless appliances, imported European windows and fixtures throughout. Covered car port, and large deck for entertaining with wet bar. • Approx 400 sq meters of construction (4,000 sq ft.) on a ...
BLUE BAY RESORT: Lake Front Hotel and Restaurant

- Price
- $4,000,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 18
- Beds/Baths
- 18/25
- Beds
- 18
- Baths
- 25
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Location
- Puerto San Luis, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Bay View, Eastern View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 6.76 ha (16.70 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)
Well established and fully remodelled Lake Front Hotel and Restaurant with direct Lake shore access and floating dock. The shoreline belongs to the government but it is open to the public. Several commercial buildings, with 18 guest rooms, small restaurant with swimming pool and water slide. The large 2 story...
Hotel with an excellent location in Cañas

- Price
- $395,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 18
- Beds/Baths
- 12/14
- Beds
- 12
- Baths
- 14
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Location
- Tilarán, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 756.00 m² (8,137.48 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 900.00 m² (9,687.48 sq ft)
FOR SALE $ 395.000.- Floor area 756 m² (8.137 sq ft) Hotel Area 900 m² (9.687 sq ft) This property is located in Cañas, fifty meters north of the Interamerican highway, in an excellent commercial point of the area. The Hotel is composed of two floors, which have twelve rooms, each with its own bathroom, air...
Location, Location, Location: Beautiful home in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods!

- Price
- $375,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 20
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Property Type
- House
- Location
- Lomas Del Sol, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 780.00 m² (8,395.82 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 186.00 m² (2,002.08 sq ft)
Sitting above the town of Tilaran in one of the most prestigious areas in the Municipal Hub of the Arenal District. This lovely US standard home sits at the end of the street so there is no traffic noise. Walk to town in 10 minutes or less. All amenities available. Custom woodwork, granite counter tops, hot water...