Title: Visit Northern Plains: Best of Northern Plains Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Northern Plains](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Plains-Hotels.d6025926.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northern Plains](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Plains-Vacation-Rentals.d6025926.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northern Plains](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Plains.d6025926.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Northern Plains Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-Plains.d6025926.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern Plains Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Plains.d6025926.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Northern Plains ## Travel Guide ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing rapids and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/588d959a-5100-4d0b-8326-7fa372527a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing rapids and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/588d959a-5100-4d0b-8326-7fa372527a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/f614f4e8-4e7a-4867-bb64-12ee7c85961e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a river or creek, rainforest and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/22ac9d55-57b3-4bde-b55c-83ca6b4d4453.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/ed6ff34f-0b4e-4dad-a722-d88f9682d344.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northern Plains Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(1,365 reviews) Location and amenities Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1312339&PinnedHotelID=1312339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) ![Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2134000/2133936/1c8f1fd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience 7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela CA $442 CA $499 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Loved everything about our stay! The hot springs were awesome, the room was adequate, the food was delicious and reasonably priced, and the pools were great. Staff was nice and helpful. Would definitely return and highly recommend it. Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=2133936&PinnedHotelID=2133936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) ![Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1672000/1671981/c63bd74b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano La Fortuna Alajuela CA $621 CA $702 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) The thermal pond did it for me. All in all the resort was awesome! 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You need to bring your own coffee but you a have a coffee maker. The setting is very nice with a water stream in the backyard. My room looked at the water stream which was very nice. Communication was great. The price is reasonable and ... Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Cabanas-Rio-Escondido.h83600560.Hotel-Information) ![Villas Jawara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93060000/93054400/93054330/1537aae0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Jawara Fortuna de San Carlos La Fortuna Alajuela Book a stay at this luxury villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Los Lagos ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews) Fantastic view, beautifully designed villa and very clean. Attentive concierge. Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Fabio-Cedeno.h93054330.Hotel-Information) ![Suwa Villa Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96100000/96093900/96093886/868475f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Suwa Villa Arenal Avenue 335 street 468 La Fortuna Provincia de Alajuela Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews) Small place but very clean and cute. Friendly staff, walkable to town, great experience. Highly recommend!!! Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Suwa-Villa-Arenal.h96093886.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Northern Plains](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6025926&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Mistico-Arenal-Hanging-Bridges-Park-La-Fortuna.d6229900.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_124315494](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611573/207f26ce-f6ea-4f80-a220-c59523ef738f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Celeste Waterfall 4.5/5(26 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Celeste Waterfall during your travels in Katira. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-Celeste-Waterfall-Katira.d553248621532611573.Vacation-Attraction) #### Baldi Hot Springs 4/5(29 reviews) Enjoy a trip to Baldi Hot Springs and popular activities like ziplining in Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area. 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