Sunset at Arenal Hills from above

Explore arenal

Life in the Arenal Region

Residential living near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Sunset at Arenal Hills from above

Explore arenal

Life in the Arenal Region

Residential living near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

La Fortuna is one of Costa Rica’s most established regional centres — known for its volcanic landscape, geothermal waters, and protected rainforest.

Beyond tourism, the region supports year-round residents with grocery stores, healthcare services, banking, schools, and reliable infrastructure.

Arenal Hills is positioned within reach of these services while maintaining privacy within its gated setting.

Accessibility & Infrastructure

La Fortuna is approximately three hours from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and accessible via established highway routes.

The town supports fibre-optic internet, healthcare clinics, pharmacies, and year-round services.

Unlike remote eco-destinations, La Fortuna operates as a functioning regional centre, supporting both tourism and permanent residents.

Grocery & Daily Services

Healthcare Clinics

Fibre Internet

International Airport Access

Banking & Financial Services

Established Highway Routes

The landscape surrounding Arenal Hills and Arenal volcano

What the region offers

Living in the Arenal region means access to both natural landscape and practical infrastructure. The area combines established services with outdoor access, making it suitable for seasonal and extended residence.

Living in the Arenal region means access to both natural landscape and practical infrastructure. The area combines established services with outdoor access, making it suitable for seasonal and extended residence.

The landscape surrounding Arenal Hills and Arenal volcano

What the region offers

Living in the Arenal region means access to both natural landscape and practical infrastructure. The area combines established services with outdoor access, making it suitable for seasonal and extended residence.

Poolside at a villa in Arenal Hills
A pool at one of the villas at Arenal Hills
Villa Torres

Outdoor access year-round

The Arenal region is defined by its landscape. Outdoor activity is supported throughout the year, with access to maintained trails, hot springs, lake activities, and national parks.

Climate and infrastructure support consistent access rather than seasonal tourism alone.

Villa Torres

Established dining & daily services

La Fortuna has developed steadily over the past decade.

While it remains relaxed in character, the culinary offering is consistent and well supported by international tourism.

Arenal volcano and lake Arenal
Arenal volcano and lake Arenal

Living in Costa Rica

Living in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is widely recognised for political stability, environmental protection, and openness to international property ownership.

La Fortuna reflects this national framework while offering the scale of a regional centre — combining natural preservation with established infrastructure, healthcare access, and international connectivity.

For many buyers, the Arenal region offers a balance between accessibility and immersion in nature.

Arenal Hills Sales Office
C. 474 50, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
Tel: +506 8484 4642

Arenal Hills Florida Office
213 Della Ct. Spring Hill, FL 34606, US
Tel: +1 (844) 694 4557

Arenal Hills
Tres Esquinas, Los Ángeles, San Ramón, Alajuela, Costa Rica, 20208.

English

Copyright Arenal Hills 2025