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 Arenal Adventure World and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. [](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 Arenal Eco Zoo 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 $287 CA $324 total Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026 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! (1,297 reviews) Amazing hotel with the best amenities!!! The best hotel we have ever stayed at. The rooms are clean and the staff is friendly. Loved the pools and activities!! Definitely recommend the hotel! Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=1312339&PinnedHotelID=1312339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) ![The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2307400/2307339/77052cfa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal 9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna Monterrey Alajuela CA $722 CA $816 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) The staff was wondeful. Everybody seemed to enjoy helping guests, and had a terrific attitude when approached. My wife and I had a terrific experience overall. Highly recommend and would love to visit again. Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=2307339&PinnedHotelID=2307339&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 $585 CA $661 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 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! (1,004 reviews) One of the places that looks the same as in pics and even better. Nice and comfortable room, parking next to the room itself. Location was comfortable - quiet but only 10 minutes from la fortuna. The thermal pool is fun, especially at night. Breakfast is good but the rest is expensive. 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(60 reviews) Reserve this place if you want to experience unique experience of staying in cabin next to the pons Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Penas-Blancas-Hotels-Cabanas-Del-Lago.h34869427.Hotel-Information) ![Villas Fortuna Boutique](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94741400/94741326/e0b042a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Fortuna Boutique Z13 La Fortuna Alajuela Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (52 reviews) This place is so private and cozy, the staff is amazing and nice. We really enjoyed our stay and will highly recommend if you want something different than a regular hotel. Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Villas-Fortuna-Boutique.h94741326.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) [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/Rio-Celeste-Waterfall-Katira.d553248621532611573.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tabacon Hot Springs Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tabacon-Hot-Springs-La-Fortuna.d6229913.Vacation-Attraction) #### Arenal Volcano 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 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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