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What It Is Like to Retire in La Fortuna

La Fortuna is the town near arenal volcanoes and park. La Fortuna is also the name of this district in San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. "La Fortuna" is Spanish for "The Fortune", and aptly named due its ample supply of tourist attractions and extremely fertile lands. Although there is a common myth that the town got its name due to its sparing from the Arenal Volcano's eruptions, the town actually got its name before the latest eruption cycle and was named for the fertile land. This would be a place for the very outdoor oriented - birders, hikers, and adventurers. Nearby Monteverde would be another, somewhat similar town to retire in.
 

Where to Retire in La Fortuna and Home Prices

There are many homes around the town where retirees could live. Home prices are less than they would be in the U.S. You can buy a small home for less than $100,000 or spend close to a million for something more spectacular.
 

What Is Special about La Fortuna

This is a tourist area where people come to hike around the active Arenal volcano (last erupted 1968). There is a big lake and nature is all around. The town has many shops and restaurants so there would be something to do. Many resorts in the area feature hot springs.
 

What Is Not Special about La Fortuna

The area is somewhat remote so this would be a quiet retirement.
 

Who Will Like Retirement in La Fortuna

This is a place where you have to love the outdoors and activities like hiking, bird and nature watching. It would provide a quiet lifestyle in a tourist town.
 

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Climate and Physical Environment

The temperature year round is quite warm with a rainy season in summer. The altitude is less than 1000'. It is in north central Costa Rica.
 

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

As a tourist area there are many restaurants to choose from. The local culture is mostly the outdoors and nature.
 

Crime

Crime is mostly low level kind of problems.
 

Medical Facilities

There is a regional hospital in the area.
 

Transportation

Transportation is car and bus.
 

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