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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
La Fortuna is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 3,010. Elevation: 840 ft (256 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall is in north-central Costa Rica, in Arenal Volcano National Park in the Alajuela Province. In Spanish, it is known as Catarata Fortuna. The waterfall drops about 70−75 meters and is at the base of the dormant Chato volcano, about 5.5 km outside of the town of La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano. It is fed by the Fortuna River, which travels through the rain forest in the Arenal Mountain range until it plunges over the cliff, forming this waterfall.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,010 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4709°, -84.6454° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 136.1 inches (3,458 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Fortuna
La Fortuna is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 3,010. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 120 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 88.7 sq mi (229.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4709°N, 84.6454°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 85 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 75 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 103 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (6 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 6 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 54 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 64 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 70 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 103 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 108 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 160 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 15.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 16.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 13.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
La Fortuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 136.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.1") and March the driest (3.7").
Colleges & Universities in La Fortuna
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Santa Rosa Pocosol | College | — | — |
| Universidad de San José | University | — | — |
Schools in La Fortuna
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Montelimar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Guaria | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Sonafluca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sonafluca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Tanque | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Lucía | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tres Esquinas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Experimental Bilingüe de Los Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hernán Koschny Cascante | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Jorge | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pataste | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mirador | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Unión | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de La Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Bosque | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Cristóbal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jauuri | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sector Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Monterrey | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Trece de Noviembre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Domingo Vargas Aguilar | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Nicolás Aguilar M. | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Santa María de la Montaña | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agua Azul | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de La Fortuna | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Fortuna | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Abanico | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Fortuna
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Fortuna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum and Coffee Bar |
Libraries in La Fortuna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca institucional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ITCR | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Fortuna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos |
Hotels in La Fortuna
115 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Fortuna
95 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Fortuna
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in La Fortuna
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Fortuna
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Fortuna
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Fortuna
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Fortuna
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Fortuna
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Fortuna
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Fortuna
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Fortuna
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Fortuna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Fortuna
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Fortuna
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - La Fortuna |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Fortuna
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de Sonafluca | |
| Iglesia de Agua Azul | |
| Iglesia de Cerro Alegre | |
| Iglesia de El Abanico | |
| Iglesia de El Bosque | |
| Iglesia de El Carmen | |
| Iglesia de El Tanque | |
| Iglesia de La Guaria | |
| Iglesia de La Torre | |
| Iglesia de La unión | |
| Iglesia de Mirador | |
| Iglesia de Monterrey | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Francisco | |
| Iglesia de San Jorge | |
| Iglesia de Santa Lucía | |
| Iglesia Metodista Rios de Gloria | |
| Iglesia Sector Los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia Tres Esquinas | |
| Parroquia San Juan Bosco |
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What is the population of La Fortuna?
La Fortuna has a population of 3,010 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Fortuna?
La Fortuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.1 inches.