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The serene, peaceful, all-natural surroundings of lush fields, woodlands, riverbanks, and dairy farms combined with warm-hearted country hospitality makes your stay at a charming, friendly and welcoming rural inn a relaxing cultural learning experience.
Off the beaten tracks yet close to La Fortuna and famous Arenal Volcano, visitors experience with us the authentic tranquil lifestyle of rural Costa Rica, a rich part of local culture still hidden from mass tourism. |
In the 18th century, during the era of patriarchs and coffee barons, the Yglesias family built this large two-storey wooden construction as the centrepiece of their impressive rural estate.
Over the years, the building became a local landmark. Workers coming to the San Carlos region to look for job oportunities, stayed at Casona Río Fortuna till they found an employer or moved on.
Long ago, an important communication road for oxcarts and horses passed in front of casona. When water level made the crossing of Fortuna river impossible, travelers stayed overnight and continued their journey the next morning. Also, the first telegraph station in the region was operating at the casona. Later on, the only airstrip in the area was located behind the dairy farm. Therefore, the casona became an important trading post offering goods imported from San José by plane. The salesroom was located in today’s office and clients came from far away to purchase goods they couldn’t get anywhere else.
The last owners of the estate, the Rodriguez family, lived in the casona with 23 children and strongly dedicated to horse breeding. When Mrs. Rodriguez became widow, she decided to leave the casona.
That’s when we decided to rescue the casona and its surroundings to preserve it along with local culture and traditions for future generations
Don´t spect a luxury or fancy hotel, Casona Rio Fortuna is a real guesthouse for those who are looking for a real costarican lifestyle in the rural land. From the dinning room, and getting a cup of coffee, you can admire the Arenal Volcano, hear the river and birds surrounding the place. In night time, the rain will make you sleep as a baby.
The prices are cheap. For only $34.00 for 2 persons, including taxes and typical breakfast (gallo pinto, eggs, fruits, coffee) we will make you feel at home.
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As a commitment to the rural settlement of Sonafluca, Casona Rio Fortuna supports the local Primary School and the Community Development Board. We meet with the representatives of both institutions on a regular basis and they communicate us their needs of material. We then purchase and donate the material requiered (e.g. school material and uniforms, building material, labour, technical equipment). Spontaneous donations made by participants of our Cultour are evenly distributed between the Primary School and the Community Development Board. |
Do not hesitate to visit Casona Rio Fortuna on your stay at Arenal Volcano. We assure you a lovely, peaceful and relaxing time. We want to be your host.
For reservations please email at: info@casonariofortuna.com or call direct to (506) 479 8027
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