In Costa Rica you can find a big number of places to visit, those are usually di vided by tourist regions;

among the most popular can be found Monteverde, Manuel Antonio and La Fortuna. This time lets focus on La Fortuna Arenal area. The history of the area began around the 1930s, when the first inhabitants came t o these lands. At the beginning this village was part of the district of Los Ange les de San Ramon, but after 1950 the locals decided to be part of San Carlos canto n, being declared district number seven of San Carlos. Thanks to the quality of the lands the name was established as La Fortuna. In 1968, Arenal Volcano erupted , causing many damages to the area and their inhabitants, after this many people left the place. The transformation began during the 80s decade when the town st arted to change the agricultural activities for tourism, which by today is one o f the main industries in this area. As I mentioned before La Fortuna is a district of San Carlos located 46 kilomete rs north Ciudad Quesada with an area of 225 square kilometers and a population o f around 5000 people. Getting there is easy; it takes around 3 hours from San Jo se and can be reach by either car or public transportation. The town is very clo se to the grand Arenal volcano, causing the popularity among tourists around the world. Because of this La Fortuna has become a very popular and touristy town that give s to its visitors amazing views of the active volcano, with a big range of accom modations of many types fitting all preferences. Another highlight of the area i s the natural hot springs located in some of the most popular resorts, which usu ally comes with different options on spa services. There are also other tourist attractions close to the area, for example La Fortu na Waterfall, a breathtaking waterfall surrounded by beautiful nature, the Arena l Lake and the well known adventure tours, which are offer to the visitors by th e tour operators in the area. Tours like white water rafting, horseback riding, canopy tours, hanging bridges, bungee jumping and canyoneering, among others. Even though Arenal Volcano has been resting since 2010, this town hasnt lost its charm neither the increasing number of tourists that visit it every year. This b eautiful region gives to its visitors an unforgettable experience. The luxury resorts and hot springs are an important part of the popularity of th e area, many tourists enjoy relaxing and resting on these hotels while they enjo y the stunning views of the volcano. Elements Travel is a good option for this kind of tourists, having different pro grams that combine relax, luxury and fun in one package, basing the service on t ailor made vacations. The focus of La Fortuna has been the amazing and panoramic views brought by the majestic Arenal Volcano, the hot springs in luxury resorts and the adventure tou rs in the area, having the volcano the undisputed first place. Planning a visit to Costa Rica? Dont forget to visit Arenal La Fortuna area, is a must do while you are here. By Maricel/ElementsTravel