Top Things to do in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Top Restaurants in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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La Fortuna de San Carlos is at the center of an array of geological wonders. The nearby Arenal is Costa Rica's most active volcano, routinely bursting with lava and ash, and the Catarata de La Fortuna is a waterfall pouring from a seventy-meter cliff. The Tabacon Hot Springs are a relaxing intermission in the midst of the various spectacles, and the Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat is a blissful end to any day's excursion.
Restaurants in La Fortuna de San Carlos
1. Souvenir Leo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By diverup1 - Langhorne, United States
The folks at the Tree House Hotel recommend that we stop here and we were glad we did. We purchased a few handmade items that Leo and his wife Marisol made themselves and were given a wonderful tour of their gardens that were full of orchids and other local flowers. Leo propagates many of the orchids himself and is proud of them. They also have several parrots that live freely in their yard and will give you an opportunity to hold them and take a photo. Not all of what they sell is handmade and you can find some of it in other shops, however, here you will definitely find wood carvings, jewelry, and other unique crafts that Leo and Marisol proudly call their own. We were happy to stop by this "mom and pop" souvenir shop and support this wonderful, local couple and we had a great time doing it. A highlight for me personally (as a beekeeper) was when Leo showed me his colony of tiny, non stinging pollinating bees that pollinate his orchids. He then walked me across the street to show me a few more that were living wild in some trees. We finished our time off there with a fresh coconut that leo offered us as a refreshing drink!
2. Souvenir Herrera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Pequeña tienda de arte original donde el enfoque principal es crear arte a partir de materiales reciclados, con el fin de tener un impacto positivo en el ambiente y de transmitir un mensaje positivo.
3. Galeria Estudio
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
En Galeria Estudio nos dedicamos a producir y ofrecer arte original y local, utilizando diferentes tecnicas para sus creaciones como: el moldeado y esmaltado de ceramica, repujado de metales, calado en materiales de coco y metales, tallado de maderas y piedras, tecnica de macrame, esculturas, tecnicas en vidrio (vitrofusion), tecnicas de dibujo y pinturas en lienzos y mucho mas.
4. La Fortuna Taxi Service
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
My name is Rusbin Cedeño, my family and I are from the canton of San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica. My father Alex Cedeño since 1998 provides transportation service (TAXI) in the district of La Fortuna, San Carlos. Offering visitors a very safe and reliable option, with our service, you can access all activities in the area or anywhere in the country. Pura Vida, It will be a pleasure to be at your service ....
5. Coco Loco Art Studio & Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Coco Loco is a FAIR TRADE work shop & gallery for fine local crafts & artwork with a special focus on Costa Rican indigenous culture. It is located 14 km SE of La Fortuna on national route 702 (La Fortuna-San Ramon). Besides indigenous arts & Boruca masks Coco Loco also exhibits the original artwork (arte DK) of the owner, Ruth Deiseroth-Kweton, who works in her studio next to the gallery. As a mixed-media artist Ruth uses any kind of material of the surrounding rainforest to paint and work on: wooden artefacts and surfaces, plant leaves, stones etc. She creates masks, vases, mirrors, crosses and paintings.
6. Wood & Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
This is a fine wood work gallery, owned by a local artist that have 30 years giving art, making his own and at the same time exposin the most value works from other local artist around Costa Rica, a place where you will get art and experience. The is something there, for each of us!
Reviewed By frankieblue1 - Malibu, United States
Whenever we travel my wife and I collect art. Not to sound snobby, but we like the good stuff, actual real art, sometimes with a little “vacation art“ thrown in. (Difficult to avoid in the passion of the moment.) We went to many places on our trip looking for something unique and interesting. Most of it was the usual tourist fare which we tend to bypass. Stumbling upon the Wood and Art gallery was a refreshing experience! We found so many beautiful pieces curated by someone who has a great eye for art and interesting, unique pieces. His name is Geraldo. Not only is he helpful and informative...He is a great guitar player and if you’re nice he might even play for you! Thank you Geraldo we love our statue and are grateful to you for all your help. ¡Amor, arte, salud y larga vida para ti!
7. Onirica Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By janutsy - Boston, United States
Great art gallery, got a few items while sipping a mojito! They will also ship items I believe. Thanks guys!
8. Hand Made Art shop
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Are you looking for real local artist souvenirs? Come to our shop and get the best quality creations from the best artist in town. Also here you can customize the product you want. We are here to serve you. Pura Vida Costa Rica!!!
9. Souvenirs Keniz
In our souvenir shop you can find a great variety of souvenirs to take to your family or friends, we will be waiting for you to be able to serve you as you deserve it.
10. Galeria Aguas Verdes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
