01 / POOL DAYS
The slow life.
TO: THE BEAUTIFULLY RESTLESS
A little less rush. A little more sunshine.
Between the pool, the jacuzzi and the gardens, doing very little becomes a very good plan.
Find your poolside moment ↗
ARENAL BACKPACKERS RESORTLA FORTUNA · COSTA RICA
THE TRUE FIVE-STAR HOSTEL OF COSTA RICA
STAY WILD.
Stay extraordinary.
Resort comfort. Backpacker freedom. Pure Costa Rica.
THREE WAYS TO FEEL AT HOME. TAP TO EXPLORE.
EST. IN GOOD TIMES / MADE FOR MEMORIES
POOL DAYS✳NEW FRIENDS✳WILD ADVENTURES✳GOOD NIGHTS✳PURA VIDA
THE GOOD TIMES / ON LOCATION IN COSTA RICA
THIS IS the life.
DRAG THE FILM.
FIND YOUR MOMENT.
FIND YOUR MOMENT.
ARENAL PICTURE HOUSEORIGINAL TRAVEL PICTURES · VOL. 01
FRAME 01 / 14NOW PLAYING / PURA VIDA IN MOTION
REAL PLACES. REAL PEOPLE. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER. 35 MM / ARENAL BACKPACKERS RESORT
SOUVENIRS OF A VERY GOOD TIME
Wish you
were here.
Three little postcards from paradise.
Tap one. Discover the other side.
02 / SOCIAL SOUL
Your kind of people.
TO: THE BEAUTIFULLY RESTLESS
Arrive with a backpack. Leave with a story.
A conversation at the bar. A game of pool. Shared spaces and the freedom to make the night your own.
Meet the social spaces ↗
03 / GO EXPLORE
Out of the ordinary.
TO: THE BEAUTIFULLY RESTLESS
Arenal is calling. Take the scenic route.
Volcano landscapes, rainforest trails and waterfall days. Ask our team to help you find your next adventure.
Explore La Fortuna ↗No ordinary stay. No ordinary stories. ✦
01 / WELCOME TO YOUR HAPPY PLACEROOTED IN COSTA RICA
The five-star
free spirit.
This is Arenal Backpackers.
Luxury with a social soul.
Leave the everyday behind. Step into tropical gardens, long poolside afternoons and the easy company of people going places. This is your corner of La Fortuna — a place to settle in, branch out and feel part of something.
Make yourself at home ↗
THE ART OF BEING HERE
Tropical pool & jacuzziLush gardensRooftop & Bar ImperialLa Fortuna location
02 / THE ARENAL STATE OF MIND
24 hours.
Endless possibilities.
Move through a day in paradise.
Find the moment that feels like you.
A DAY IN THE LIFE / ARENAL BACKPACKERS08:00THE SLOW START
Wake up
somewhere greener.
Morning light through the palms. A quiet corner by the water. Take a breath — the whole day is yours.
TODAY’S PLAN: FOLLOW YOUR FEELING.
01 / A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
The Rooftop.
A drink, a view and a little room above the everyday.
Ask about the rooftop ↗
02 / LA FORTUNA AFTER DARK
Bar Imperial.
Tropical surroundings. Good company. Another story to take home.
Ask about Bar Imperial ↗CRAFTED BY OUR MIXOLOGIST / MADE FOR YOUR NIGHT
GOOD SPIRITS.
Extraordinary cocktails.
There’s a mixologist behind our bar — and a little magic in every glass. Discover the best cocktails for your kind of night, from tropical favorites to beautifully crafted creations.
A taste of the good life. Tap any photo for a closer look.
TROPICAL SPIRIT / INTERNATIONAL SOUL
A toast to
being here.
From rooftop conversations to the social heart of Bar Imperial.
Two places to make the evening your own.
COSTA RICA
PURA VIDAARENAL BACKPACKERS RESORTAIR MAIL ✈
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WELCOMELA FORTUNA · COSTA RICAPASSPORT TO
ADVENTUREARENAL BACKPACKERS RESORT
PURA VIDAARENAL BACKPACKERS RESORTAIR MAIL ✈
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03 / FIND YOUR PLACEREST WELL. ROAM FURTHER.
Unpack.
Feel at home.
A bed for your next adventure.
A little space to make your own.
A PLACE TO CALL YOUR OWN.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
REST IS PART OF THE ADVENTURE.SHARED ROOMS / SHARED STORIES
Good sleep.
Great connections.
For solo travelers and friends who like their adventures with a little company. Settle in, recharge and see where the day takes you.
Explore availability ↗See available room types, rates and inclusions when booking.FOR THE BEAUTIFULLY RESTLESS.
Come for Arenal.
Stay for the feeling.
✳Long conversations. Spontaneous plans.
The kind of days you wish you could bottle.
04 / OUT THERE IS SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARYLA FORTUNA & BEYOND
Stay curious.
Go a little wild.
Your base for the greener,
wilder side of Costa Rica.
01 / THE GREAT OUTDOORSArenal, in all
Discover the destination ↗
Arenal, in all
its wild glory.
Discover the destination ↗
02 / TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTEChase a waterfall.
Find a new perspective.
Rainforest trails, volcanic landscapes and waterfall days. Ask our team to help you plan your time in La Fortuna.
Plan your adventure ↗A DIFFERENT KIND OF ESCAPEMEET ARENAL SECRET GARDEN
ARENAL SECRET GARDEN / COSTA RICASMALL SPACES. BIG PERSONALITY.
A secret
worth sharing.
Discover Arenal Secret Garden: distinctive cylinder rooms tucked into lush tropical surroundings. A different way to stay, with a little wonder around every corner.
Explore the Arenal Prime collection ↗
05 / LITTLE MOMENTS. BIG MEMORIES.
Your next
“remember when”.
A collection of real moments. Pick your mood. Open a postcard.
A FEW THINGS BEFORE YOU GO
Good to know.
Where will you find us?+
In La Fortuna, Costa Rica, close to the town center and a great base for exploring the Arenal area.
Get directions ↗Traveling solo or with friends?+
Explore shared and private accommodation through our booking page. For groups, contact us to discuss availability and the best room arrangement for your stay.
How do I book my stay?+
Our booking page shows current availability, prices and reservation conditions for your dates.
Check availability ↗Can you help us explore Arenal?+
Talk to our team about local activities and planning your visit. Excursions are separate from accommodation unless your reservation explicitly includes them.
YOUR NEXT GOOD STORY STARTS HERE.
See you
in paradise.
Let’s make it happen ↗Next stop: your happy place.