La Fortuna has many of the amenities of a larger city. Supermarkets, gas stations, pharmacies, banks, shops, a post office, internet cafes and restaurants are all within walking distance of each other.
Services:
Public Phones
Pay phones are located in La Fortuna's central park. Pre-paid phone cards can be purchased in local pharmacies or supermarkets for inexpensive international calls.
Cell Phones
Cell phone service is hit or miss around La Fortuna and Arenal. There is no service available within Arenal Volcano National Park and several hotels close to Arenal Volcano have limited or no cell phone reception.
Internet
Internet cafes are on every block in La Fortuna and many have high-speed (ADSL) or wireless connections. The cost is just under $1 per hour. Most hotels and hostels offer internet access in their lobbies and some have free in-room Wi-Fi.
Laundry
Several coin-operated laundromats can be found in the center of town. Lavanderia La Fortuna is centrally-located on the main road out of town. Many upscale resorts offer laundry service as well.
Facilities:
Tourist Info Center
When arriving in La Fortuna, there is a tourist information center on the right-hand side of the road. It has brochures, maps and helpful staff. Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. There are several other shops advertising tourist information thoughout town. Most are also tour operators and have information on local attractions.
Gas Station
There is a full-service gas station in the center of La Fortuna, near Avenida central where drivers can also get their oil checked and replaced.
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Post Office
Located on the north side of the Catholic church. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- noon and 1-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.
Banks
There are three banks in La Fortuna and all have ATMS:
Banco Popular- Open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F and 8:30 –11:30 a.m. on Saturdays
Banco Nacional- Open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F
Banco San Jose- Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. M-F and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays
Police Station
Located four blocks east of the Catholic church. Dial 911 for all emergencies.
Medical Clinics
Clinica Fortuna
Located on Calle 3, the public clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and is open all night on Friday and Saturday. On Mondays, the clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Some doctors speak English. Minor injuries only.
Telephone: (506) 479-9501 or 479-9142
Sanar Consultores
A privately-run clinic with 24-hour ambulance service. Doctors speak English. Minor injuries only. Telephone: (506) 479-9420 or call (506) 387-3776 for emergencies.
All major injuries or accidents requiring surgery have to be transported 50 minutes by car/ambulance to the public hospital in Ciudad Quesada.
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