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- Where can I get a better rate for money exchange?

The best exchange rate  you can get it  in the Banks there are Differents options in la Fortuna town like  :
-Banco de Costa Rica.
-Banco Nacional
-Bac  San José
-Coocique
-Banco popular
To Exchange dollars and traveler checks you need  to show your passport. ( check our map to see the banks locations in town.

Tip´s

-Always carry a copy of your passport with you
-Leave valuables in your hotel safe
-When you get into  a taxi, make sure  the drivers is using the meter.
-Do Not buy services ( tours, transfers or  services on the street )

Phone calls ( how to use prepaid calling cards)

The best way to make an international phone call is through  the operator dial , 116
You can ask the operator the charge per minutes. If you do it from  the hotel they will make you an extra charge.
To make a  phone call with a charge in your country dial 124.
If you have a prepaid phone card  do not use the telephone from your hotel room because the system will charge you like a regular phone call, if you want to make a call using a prepaid system  ask for a telephone in the reception.

 

-Best souvenirs in La Fortuna town? ( wood sculptures & ecological art )

There are many,many souvenirs in town but  if you want an authentic Costa Rican souvenirs visit :
The Original Grand Gallery ( wood sculptures)   1 km west from the town of la Fortuna on the way to the Volcano.
Next to the Original Grand Gallery there is another gallery Aguas Claras ( ecological Art )

 

- Night life in Arenal Volcano , La Fortuna ?

There are differents places  where normally locals and tourist go like :
-Bar el Establo
-Chelas Bar
-Volcán Look Discoteque
-Tate´s Go
-Rancho la Cascada

Check the events page for more information about activities in each place.

-Best places to see the volcano? ( lava flow)

There are many places to see the volcano during the day or night  the best view to the Arenal Volcano Start in La Palma  next to the road you can park r and see the activitie. Here  our suggestions

-Arenal Volcano National Park ( hiking trails)
-El Silencio Observation Point  (hiking trails )
-Los Lagos Observation Point  (hiking trails )

-A nice place to drink a beer in la Fortuna ?

-Restaurate Rufinos
-Restaurante los Nenes
-El establo
-Magic Mountain Sport Bar

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