The Arenal Volcano is one of the main tourist attractions in Costa Rica. It is located in the northern region of the country, about 2.5 hours from San Jose. The volcano currently has little activity. However, in 1968 there was a big explosion that destroyed the area, causing the death of dozens of inhabitants. Today it is an important tourist center, surrounded by hotels of various categories and multiple complexes of hot springs. The area offers numerous tourist projects and rain forest areas. Very close to La Fortuna Town is the Danaus ecological center. This is a private project that has trails through the forest, a butterfly garden, and an indigenous village. The place is perfect to see wild animals such as sloths, toucans, monkeys and others.
Baldi Hot Springs is a beautiful hot springs complex located very close to the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos and right at the base of the beautiful and imposing Arenal Volcano. Baldi is considered one of the largest hot spring complexes in the world. It has numerous thermal pools, Jacuzzis, steam saunas, wet bars, restaurants and beautiful gardens.