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 $289 CA $327 total Jan 27 - Jan 28 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! (1,327 reviews) Very nice room. Downtown is not nice. Better areas to stay in San Jose but hotel is nice and staff great Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%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 $1,169 CA $1,321 total Jan 9 - Jan 10 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! (1,004 reviews) Everything was great. People were fabulous Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=10%2F01%2F2026&selected=2307339&PinnedHotelID=2307339&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 $335 CA $379 total Jan 15 - Jan 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! (1,001 reviews) The room was large and very comfortable for our group of four (two adults and two teenagers). We especially enjoyed the private thermal pool, which was an awesome addition. However, we did notice that some of the fixtures in the room are a bit dated, particularly the toilet. Updating these elements ... Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=2133936&PinnedHotelID=2133936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025926) [See all 1,022 properties in Northern Plains](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=10%2F01%2F2026®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! (63 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! (56 reviews) Clean Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](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! (54 reviews) Santiago was great. The view of Arenal Volcano was amazing! Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026 [](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. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-Celeste-Waterfall-Katira.d553248621532611573.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) #### Tabacon Hot Springs 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) #### 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 hot springs in this romantic area. 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