Another personal favorite is the tour near Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean. Hosts Peter and Lyndy Kring finish their tour by sharing fruits and juices harvested from their own preserve. The hike to the crater of dormant Volcan Turrialba, near the town Turrialba, is great to do early in the morning. Near Volcan Arenal, you may approach the lava fields with a rugged trail up the side of the mountain. Near Fortuna, another favorite hike is down to the base of the Fortuna waterfall, with a swim in the aerated waters at the base of the 300 ft waterfall.
Beach walks are fun opportunities to beachcomb, often finding beautiful shells and drift treasures.
This volcano has been active more or less continuously for 20 years, and is busy thundering, hissing, blowing clouds of ash and vapor, and discharging red streaks of lava down its sides. On the Caribbean watch the giant green sea turtles lay their eggs. These night hikes are with naturalist guides, assuring minimal disturbance of the endangered giant turtles. Click for large image Hot Springs Soothe your muscles in hot cascades and pools among landscaped gardens. After your swim and soak, enjoy a filling meal from their fine restaurant.