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    Tabacon Hot Springs

    Rating: 9.4/10 (1,978 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.

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    Arenal Volcano

    Rating: 9.6/10 (3,997 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

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    La Fortuna Waterfall

    Rating: 9.6/10 (3,577 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at La Fortuna Waterfall and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

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    Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

    Rating: 9.6/10 (2,685 reviews)

    Enjoy the hot springs and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

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    Baldi Hot Springs

    Rating: 9.2/10 (1,270 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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    Los Lagos Hot Springs

    Rating: 9.4/10 (937 reviews)

    You can take time to visit Los Lagos Hot Springs during your travels to Arenal Hot Springs. Discover the hot springs and volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.

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    Top Cheap Northern Plains Hotels

    Cabinas El Tropico

    A grassy outdoor area with trees, a red-roofed building, and a small structure with a metal roof.
    • Address: Alajuela, San Rafael de Guatuso, San Rafael de Guatuso, Provincia de Alajuela, 21501, CR
    • Location: 9.2 mi from Northern Plains
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 4 reviews)
    • Price: $28 nightly, $32 total, Nov 29 - Nov 30, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Northern Plains Hotels
    • Review: Small clean cabin/room. Pretty basic but kept up well. Good place to spend the night.

    Luisito steak house & hotel

    A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and mountains.
    • Address: Barrio ecoquinta ,despues de la rotonda, La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, 21007, CR
    • Location: 29.5 mi from Northern Plains
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 7 reviews)
    • Price: $36 nightly, $41 total, Nov 29 - Nov 30, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Northern Plains Hotels
    • Review: This was the perfect space for our family of 4. Comfortable, clean, and very well priced. The location is perfect as it is close to the main drag but far enough away so that it is quiet. Mauricio was a real gentleman and made us feel welcome. As an added touch our kids were thrilled to pick a banana from the bunch. Thanks for a great stay.

    Hostal Nuevo Arenal

    A person sitting at a green table with a laptop, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.
    • Address: Carr. Nuevo Arenal, Nuevo Arenal, Provincia de Guanacaste, 50807, CR
    • Location: 14.6 mi from Northern Plains
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 2/10 (1 review)
    • Price: $37 nightly, $42 total, Nov 20 - Nov 21, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Northern Plains Hotels
    • Review: Je suis arrivé à 21h30 et c était fermé mais l emplacement en arrière d un bar pas tellement beau

    Río Danta Hostel

    A reception area with a reception desk, a TV screen, and a hammock.
    • Address: Barrio Sinai, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007, CR
    • Location: 28.8 mi from Northern Plains
    • Star rating: 1/5
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 4 reviews)
    • Price: $37 nightly, $42 total, Nov 20 - Nov 21, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Northern Plains Hotels
    • Review: Very nice hostel for a very reasonable price. I would recommend this hostel for other travelers

    Pura Vida Aparment - Downtown La Fortuna

    A neatly made bed with a pink quilt, wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.
    • Address: C. 470, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, CR
    • Location: 29 mi from Northern Plains
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 2 reviews)
    • Price: $38 nightly, $43 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Northern Plains Hotels
    • Review: gott everythig you eed for a comfortable stay. oly missig a hamak or a comfy chair and table outside

    Ceiba Eco Hostel

    A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-lit interior.
    • Address: calle 460, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007, CR
    • Location: 29.2 mi from Northern Plains
    • Star rating: 2/5
    • Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 2 reviews)
    • Price: $39 nightly, $44 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Northern Plains Hotels
    • Review: Great people clean rooms

    Viajero La Fortuna Hostel

    A dessert in a glass on a wooden surface.
    • Address: Av. 325, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, CR
    • Location: 29.1 mi from Northern Plains
    • Star rating: 2/5
    • Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 38 reviews)
    • Price: $40 nightly, $45 total, Nov 19 - Nov 20, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Northern Plains Hotels

    Cabinas El Pilon Rio Celeste

    A rural landscape with a dirt road, a wooden fence, and a metal pole.
    • Address: Calle La Paz, Katira, Provincia de Alajuela, 21504, CR
    • Location: 2.1 mi from Northern Plains
    • Star rating: 2/5
    • Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 9 reviews)
    • Price: $41 nightly, $46 total, Nov 20 - Nov 21, Total with taxes and fees, for Top Cheap Northern Plains Hotels
    • Review: This is a perfect place to stay for anyone planning to do the Tenorio Volcano hike, as the trail is walking distance from your room. Cecilia was an incredible hostess, diligent and super friendly. The room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. No complaints at all❗️

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