Information about La Fortuna

Population: 7.202 aprox. (1997)
Elevation: 253 metros O.S.L.
Temperature: 74 un 100 F°
Annual Rain : 13 a 15 Pulgadas
Highest Rain : Volcán de Arenal 1.636 mts.

Important historical dates:

The first family founder between 1914-1915 was in Palma.
1936 was a hard time because of the fight against Rio San Carlos
Which is a barrier to colonize the west of the river.  Until 1948 La Fortuna war named Caserío El Burio, but all its natural beauty inpired Rufino Quesada, Isolina Quesada and Antonio Hidalgo to change the name for la Fortuna.

In 1950 the recidents of la Fortuna voted to decide if they will be part of San Ramón or San Carlos.  In that time women were allowed to vote for the first time in Costa Rica.  Due to that electron la Fortuna became part of San Carlos.

Elías kooper Cubero, Rufino Quesada, Isolina hidalgo, Antonio Hidalgo y Alberto ´Beto´ Quesada were considered founders of the town in 1930 y Castro Vital was in charge of building the church in the square.

La Fortuna

Located on the North of the country in the humid tropical Forest.  It is a town with a special attraction.

7 km north from the town you will find the Arenal Volcano, with a perfect conic shape.  It has been active since 1968.  It is the main attraction that transforms La Fortuna in a turistic zone without any comparison in Costa Rica.

La fortuna has a fertile and that lets it grows any Kind of crops for local and foreign markets.


We grow papaya, Ginger, Orange, pineapple, sugar cane been and yuca´s root.

Agriculture, cattie and flower industry are some of the economical income activities; but turist is the main source of incomes.

Fortuna´s friendly people and its clean town guarantee you pleasant accommodation here.

The community has found a balance between its development and ecology which are essential for this town.

La Fortuna offers a lot of options for Adventure and Nature Lovers

Besides, the town has a lot of confortable food places to stay and eat.
We hope your time here will be the most wonderful experience you have ever had.

Surrounded by a splendid natural view under the majesty of the Arenal Volcano

 

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