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, Arenal Eco Zoo 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 $274 CA $543 total Dec 31 - Jan 1, 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! (1,313 reviews) Room is clean, toilet drains slow. Staff was courteous, but did not replenish our coffee. Wish AC would face a different direction which was facing the bed, it’s very uncomfortable to have the cold air blow straight on me, and cannot leave off during hot days. Breakfast was ok, not very many ... Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F12%2F2025&endDate=01%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 $1,154 CA $1,304 total Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026 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! (1,009 reviews) Everything was perfect , friendly staff , Carlos was very good giving us instructions , we loved the hot springs and the food was yummy in the restaurant in the pool ,from our room 124 we had a nice view to the volcano also have a extra jacussi with the volcano view , we would love to go back Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&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 $505 CA $571 total Jan 8 - Jan 9, 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. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) Excellent place to stay. Clean, beautiful, great service. We saw a ton of wildlife just walking the property. We are already planning our return visit! Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F01%2F2026&endDate=09%2F01%2F2026&selected=1671981&PinnedHotelID=1671981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) [See all 1,029 properties in Northern Plains](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%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 del Lago](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34870000/34869500/34869427/e125de4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabañas del Lago 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (62 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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Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs 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) #### 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) #### Tabacon Hot Springs 5/5(41 reviews) 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) #### 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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