Termalitas

Las Termalitas, La Fortuna

In for some hot springs? The Termalitas del Arenal in La Fortuna offer a unique outdoor bathing experience with multiple pools of varying temperatures. Visitors can enjoy everything from ice-cold plunge pools to steaming hot springs reaching up to 42 or 50 degrees Celsius. The facility also features two exhilarating water slides and a sauna, though the latter differs from traditional European saunas in its atmosphere and intensity.

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Arenal

Arenal, Costa Rica

Volcán Arenal, an iconic stratovolcano in Costa Rica, dominates the landscape near the town of La Fortuna. Standing at 1,633 meters, this once highly active volcano has been in a resting phase since 2010 but remains a breathtaking sight and a major draw for tourists. La Fortuna itself is a small, relatively unremarkable town that serves primarily as a base for exploring the surrounding natural wonders. While the town offers basic amenities and accommodations, visitors typically spend little time there, instead focusing on the numerous outdoor activities in the area.

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Sloths

Sloth, Sloth's territory, La Fortuna

Sloths are fascinating creatures known for their slow-moving lifestyle and unique adaptations to life in the treetops. These arboreal mammals spend most of their time hanging upside down from branches, using their long claws to grip tightly onto tree limbs. Sloths have an incredibly slow metabolism, which allows them to conserve energy and move at a leisurely pace. They sleep for up to 20 hours a day and only descend to the forest floor about once a week to defecate. Their diet consists mainly of leaves, buds, and occasionally fruits, which they digest slowly over the course of several days.

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