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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
La Fortuna is a small town in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,774. Elevation: 1,434 ft (437 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,774 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6743°, -85.1996° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.1 inches (2,516 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Fortuna
La Fortuna is a small town in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 1,774. The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 163 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 72.1 sq mi (186.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6743°N, 85.1996°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 | — | 42 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 147 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 67 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 65 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Miravalles (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 10 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 22 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 59 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 107 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 118 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 134 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 167 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 173 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 14.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
La Fortuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in December to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.7") and March the driest (1.3").
Schools in La Fortuna
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela San Bernardo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pueblo Nuevo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Unión Ferrer | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cuipilapa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Limonal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional La Fortuna | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fausto Guzmán Calvo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio José María Gutiérrez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Guayabo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Adolfo Berger Faerrón | — | — | — | — |
| EScuela San Pedro de Mogote | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rincón de La Cruz | — | — | — | — |
Museums in La Fortuna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Gobernación | ||||
| Casa del General Tomás Guardia Gutiérrez | ||||
| Museo del Sabanero | ||||
| Museo Regional de Guanacaste |
Libraries in La Fortuna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Data Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Francisco Mayorga Rivas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Tilarán | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Porfirio Campos | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Divino Niño | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Huacas-Depot | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Kelson | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería La Suiza | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Robaco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Fortuna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Importadora Monge | |||||
| La Managüita | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Bagaces | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cañas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tilarán | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Upala | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Liberia | |||||
| Tilamágico |
Hotels in La Fortuna
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Fortuna
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Fortuna
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Fortuna
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Fortuna
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Fortuna
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Fortuna
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Fortuna
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Fortuna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River Brewery | ||||
| Colors Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in La Fortuna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Fortuna
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murcielago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas 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 Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | TNO | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Fortuna
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Cuipilapa | |
| Iglesia de Guayabo | |
| Iglesia de Limonal | |
| Iglesia de Los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia de Mozotal | |
| Iglesia de San Bernardo | |
| Iglesia El Carmen | |
| Parroquia Santo Cristo de Esquipulas |
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What is the population of La Fortuna?
La Fortuna has a population of 1,774 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 72.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Fortuna?
La Fortuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.1 inches.