Compare stays in La Fortuna
La Fortuna.
View Stay OptionsBases where free beaches, walkable towns and buses keep costs down.
Updated: November 5, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

| Base | Why it can be cheaper | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| La Fortuna | Many tours include town pickup; free river spots nearby | Popular, books up in dry season |
| Puerto Viejo | Bike to beaches; Cahuita NP is entry by donation at the Kelly Creek (Cahuita) entrance | Long bus from San José |
| Jacó | Closest beach to San José, frequent buses | Busy weekends |
| Sámara | Calm swimming beach, walkable | Fewer bus connections |
| Quepos | More budget rooms than the Manuel Antonio hill road | Bus or taxi to the park |
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La Fortuna.
View Stay OptionsPuerto Viejo.
View Stay OptionsJacó.
View Stay OptionsSámara.
View Stay OptionsQuepos.
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