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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77580-Guanacaste-North-Pacific-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park showing a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77621-Rincon-De-La-Vieja-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a river or creek, rainforest and forests](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77616-Rincon-De-La-Vieja-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77581-Guanacaste-North-Pacific-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park which includes a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77615-Rincon-De-La-Vieja-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northern Plains Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Northern Plains ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8457ab9bb1cb4afa81f4787204fe99c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Pilo If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Pilo and surrounding area, you can visit Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Arenal Volcano National Park. [](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Barrio-Pilo.dx553248635976398940) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Millon While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Penas-Blancas-El-Millon.dx553248635976399933) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sabalito Check out nearby sights like FlyZone Wakeboard School while you're spending some time in Sabalito and the surrounding area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tierras-Morenas-Sabalito.dx553248635976397142) - Northern Plains Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Northern Plains ![Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1312400/1312339/f7c4e7bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna CA $187 CA $211 total Dec 4 - Dec 5 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. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,278 reviews) very clean and spacious room Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F12%2F2025&endDate=05%2F12%2F2025&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 $233 CA $263 total Dec 15 - Dec 16 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) Clean room. Amenities at hotel were nice. Sometimes in evening felt ignored if you were not directly in the restaurant for food. Hot tub great and individual room hot tub nice. A little bit too hot. I wish there was a way to add some cold water to moderate it. Grounds lovely and felt very private. ... Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=2133936&PinnedHotelID=2133936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) ![The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2490000/2486300/2486262/f2ef6453_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only 2.5mi / 4km from Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela CA $705 CA $797 total Dec 11 - Dec 12 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Every aspect was excellent! Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F12%2F2025&endDate=12%2F12%2F2025&selected=2486262&PinnedHotelID=2486262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) [See all 1,052 properties in Northern Plains](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F12%2F2025&endDate=05%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6025926) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cabañas Rio Escondido](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83600600/83600560/8deb4798_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabañas Rio Escondido El Jauuri, 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews) I find this to be highly satisfactory. The view is truly exceptional. Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025 [](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! (52 reviews) Great view of the volcano when there's not cloud cover. Very relaxing hot tub. Everything we needed, we had in the house. Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](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! (103 reviews) The best part of my trip to La Fortuna was staying at this hotel. The rooms were nicely furnished, absolutely spotless, A/C was extremely efficient, and having laundry on site was very useful. Rooms had Smart TVs with Netflix and other streaming channels. This is the only place I will stay at in ... 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Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Waterfall-La-Fortuna.d6229886.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0b77a6465f1296aa5d0d9d305e8f5fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park 4.5/5(74 reviews) Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mistico-Arenal-Hanging-Bridges-Park-La-Fortuna.d6229900.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rio Celeste Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0364a78d2c14d428844925583e234bc3.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) #### Tabacon Hot Springs 5/5(41 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tabacon-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d6229913.Vacation-Attraction) #### Arenal Volcano 4.5/5(150 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Volcano-La-Fortuna.d553248634304933338.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. 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