The stunning Arenal region with La Fortuna is in the province an Alajuela in only 1.5 hours from San Jose. The stunningly massive Arenal volcano is the main backdrop that you will be able to see from all over the region. The activities are endless with volcanoes, hot springs, hiking, coffee tours and more to name a few. Here you will have access from San Jose into Guanacaste and Puntarenas province.