Arenal Volcano National Park
Arenal Volcano National Park is located in the province of Alajuela. The park has as its main attractions the Arenal Volcano and the inactive Volcano Cerro Chato. (The Arenal Volcano has a height of 1,670 meters).
The last activity of the Arenal Volcano was in 1968. Prior to that date the Arenal Volcano was known as Cerro Arenal. But in July of that year the volcano generated an explosion, destroying the towns of Tabacon and Pueblo Nuevo, there were approximately 90 people dead.
Since then the volcano constantly emits gases and water vapor, in addition to some emission of explosions of pyroclastic materials and sometimes you hear strong rumbles. Its frequent activity makes the Arenal Volcano the most active and famous in Costa Rica.
The Arenal Volcano National Park is visited every year by thousands of tourists from around the world in search of Hotels many of which have hot springs and strategic points to observe the volcanic activity of the Arenal Volcano; in addition the area has a scenic beauty incomparable.
If you wish to travel by bus to La Fortuna and enjoy the beauties of the Arenal Volcano National Park. We recommend you visit the following link. http://www.terminal7-10.com/rutas-y-horarios/ There you can see information about bus schedules to La Fortuna. *Or if you prefer you could take one of the day tours that we offer from San Jose.
Important facts about the Arenal Volcano National Park.
Fauna
The Arenal Volcano National Park has an extensive rainforest, besides a great fauna, among its main species of fauna we can find the tepezcuintle, the tapir; The white-faced monkeys, Congo and Colorado; The coati, sloths and the jaguar. Also live many species of birds; it is very common to observe some birds such as hummingbirds, quetzals, parrots, sergeants, parakeets, and brown magpie. 
Flora
The flora that we can find in the park is very extensive but among the most popular we will find guayabo del monte, laurel, cocobolo, loquat, raft, guarumo, pylon and different species of palms, heliconias, orchids, ferns and bromeliads.
Reccomendations
If you wish to visit La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano National Park by bus, we recommend that you always be alert with your luggage. The trip from San Jose to La Fortuna can last 3 hours or more, depending on the traffic, some opportunists wait for you to sleep to steal your bags.
We recommend taking taxis properly identified. Or recommended by your hotel.
In La Fortuna most business will accept cash, but if you want to exchange money, we recommend doing so at your hotel or at some of the banks you may find in La Fortuna.
