Title: Visit Northern Plains: Best of Northern Plains Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Northern Plains](https://expedia.com/Northern-Plains-Hotels.d6025926.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northern Plains](https://expedia.com/Northern-Plains-Vacation-Rentals.d6025926.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northern Plains](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Plains.d6025926.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Northern Plains](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-Plains.d6025926.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern Plains Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Northern-Plains.d6025926.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Northern Plains ## Travel Guide ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring rapids and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/588d959a-5100-4d0b-8326-7fa372527a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/f614f4e8-4e7a-4867-bb64-12ee7c85961e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing forests, rainforest and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/22ac9d55-57b3-4bde-b55c-83ca6b4d4453.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/ed6ff34f-0b4e-4dad-a722-d88f9682d344.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/7387b19d-845a-4b5c-b58c-ddeb61cf708c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northern Plains Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Northern Plains ![Views over to the](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398940/b27b0253-4ec4-4361-b77f-18fde8991813.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Pilo 3/5(2 area reviews) If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Pilo and surrounding area, you can visit Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World. [](https://expedia.com/La-Fortuna-Barrio-Pilo.dx553248635976398940) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Millon While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Penas-Blancas-El-Millon.dx553248635976399933) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sabalito Check out nearby sights like FlyZone Wakeboard School while you're spending some time in Sabalito and the surrounding area. [](https://expedia.com/Tierras-Morenas-Sabalito.dx553248635976397142) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Northern-Plains.dx6025926.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Northern Plains Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Northern Plains ![Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1312400/1312339/16ca50cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna $195 nightly $220 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,390 reviews) Hot springs are amazing. Grounds are beautiful allow at least an hour to walk around. Hotel charged us for someone else’s drink but they fixed it. Highly recommend Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F7%2F2026&endDate=4%2F8%2F2026&selected=1312339&PinnedHotelID=1312339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) ![Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2134000/2133936/w2873h1614x4y3-9b76f5f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience 7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela $295 nightly $333 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Love the property and staff Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=2133936&PinnedHotelID=2133936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) ![The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2307400/2307339/85c59d58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal 9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna Monterrey Alajuela $844 nightly $953 total Apr 11 - Apr 12 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Excellent service, beautiful views, wonderful food and plenty of activities to keep you busy for days. The staff make this place exceptional. Extremely kid friendly. We were there in high season and it never felt overcrowded. The views though. Breathtaking. Worth every penny!!! Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=2307339&PinnedHotelID=2307339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) [See all 1,113 properties in Northern Plains](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=6025926) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Villas Jawara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93060000/93054400/93054330/177eabc1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Jawara Fortuna de San Carlos La Fortuna Alajuela Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Los Lagos Hot Springs ... 10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews) Awesome location; neat and spacious villa right at the foot of Arenal; Highlights are the private hot spring pool, large back yard well maintained, fire pit and finally the unique shower/bathroom in main bedroom :) Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Fabio-Cedeno.h93054330.Hotel-Information) ![Cabañas Rio Escondido](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83600600/83600560/a945a5f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabañas Rio Escondido El Jauuri, 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) Simply amazing. From start to finish the receptionist was super helpful and welcoming. Beautiful property with so many places to relax, super aesthetically pleasing and a must stay at place if you’re visiting La Fortuna. It’s only a 6 min drive to the main strip in La Fortuna and if you decide to ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Cabanas-Rio-Escondido.h83600560.Hotel-Information) ![Suwa Villa Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96100000/96093900/96093886/9d47d874_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Suwa Villa Arenal Avenue 335 street 468 La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews) Clean , great facilities. Outdoor kitchen was well prepared for making meals. Hot tub (not heated) was a nice surprise. Hosts very efficient and responded well to any requests. Coffee making facilities in room as well as kitchen. Close to lots of sodas, restaurants etc. washing and doing facilities ... 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Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Arenal-Volcano-La-Fortuna.d553248634304933338.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tabacon Natural Hot Springs Bridge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica I](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229913/023a748b-e812-40b0-8caa-420bebf2d490.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tabacon Hot Springs 4.5/5(244 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Tabacon-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d6229913.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pura Vida😍 Costa Rica = land of waterfalls:) #life #culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229886/b86b3c18-282c-4f49-83c3-a4663095874d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Fortuna Waterfall 4.5/5(499 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/La-Fortuna-Waterfall-La-Fortuna.d6229886.Vacation-Attraction) ![October 2018.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229900/8e322aea-edbb-46d8-a40a-5e8bf12fa11e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park 5/5(389 reviews) Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Mistico-Arenal-Hanging-Bridges-Park-La-Fortuna.d6229900.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_124315494](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611573/207f26ce-f6ea-4f80-a220-c59523ef738f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Celeste Waterfall 4.5/5(99 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Celeste Waterfall during your travels in Katira. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Rio-Celeste-Waterfall-Katira.d553248621532611573.Vacation-Attraction) #### Baldi Hot Springs 4.5/5(146 reviews) Enjoy a trip to Baldi Hot Springs and popular activities like ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. 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