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 $209 nightly $236 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 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! (1,392 reviews) We had an amazing time here loved everything, and the staff was so helpful. Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%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 6 - Apr 7 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! (1,001 reviews) Love the property and staff Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=2133936&PinnedHotelID=2133936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) ![Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142400/1142389/3ba1f415_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa 13 Km Oeste del Centro La Fortuna Alajuela $680 nightly $768 total Apr 10 - Apr 11 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Very nice hotel with access to hot spring included. We booked a room with c checking I have to get something you’re done right you guys wanna do something? Let me see what they have. Want some? 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Reviewed on Mar 25, 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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[](https://expedia.com/Baldi-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d6230281.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Northern Plains ![valley views in Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180423/84357e38-0590-442d-9254-ba3f5d5ffaa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cañas ![Liberia which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500188/a8b3aaac-70fa-4df6-af33-4dff2397627c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Liberia ![Estuary in Salinas Bay, La Cruz, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034169/0e289f7f-006c-4831-8a0b-51469be30552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Cruz ![Panoramic view of beautiful Lake Arenal, Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034497/2214d063-dd57-4593-bc52-3f72cbc03f2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arenal - Cities near Northern Plains - Places of interest [Cañas](https://expedia.com/Canas.dx180423)[Liberia](https://expedia.com/Liberia.dx500188)[La Cruz](https://expedia.com/La-Cruz.dx6034169)[Arenal](https://expedia.com/Arenal.dx6034497)[La Fortuna](https://expedia.com/La-Fortuna.dx6047145)[Los Chiles](https://expedia.com/Los-Chiles.dx6054353)[Muelle San Carlos](https://expedia.com/Muelle-San-Carlos.dx6126524)[Sapoa](https://expedia.com/Sapoa.dx6143382)[Tilaran](https://expedia.com/Tilaran.dx6159611)[Peñas Blancas](https://expedia.com/Penas-Blancas.dx6184019)[Fortuna](https://expedia.com/Fortuna.dx6224597)[Bijagua](https://expedia.com/Bijagua.dx6229198)[El Fosforo](https://expedia.com/El-Fosforo.dx6229302)[Hacienda Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Hacienda-Santa-Maria.dx6229320)[Mata de Cana](https://expedia.com/Mata-De-Cana.dx6229350)[Nuevo Arenal](https://expedia.com/Nuevo-Arenal.dx6229352)[El Tanque](https://expedia.com/El-Tanque.dx6229370)[Bagaces](https://expedia.com/Bagaces.dx6283726)[Arenal Hot Springs](https://expedia.com/Arenal-Hot-Springs.dx6290786)[Upala](https://expedia.com/Upala.dx6338240)[Guayabo](https://expedia.com/Guayabo.dx6343523)[Cardenas](https://expedia.com/Cardenas.dx6351058)[San Carlos](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos.dx6351590)[San Rafael de Guatuso](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-De-Guatuso.dx6352338)[Tronadora](https://expedia.com/Tronadora.dx3000007624) - 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