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Located three hours' drive north west of the capital, San José， the town of La Fortuna offers a springboard(跳板) to explore the landscape around the inactive Arenal Volcano. The smoke may have stopped a decade ago, but the volcanic energy still inspires adventure here.
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There are dozens of trails in the region but hiking Arenal National Park on the lake side of the volcano offers the chance to lose oneself in nature. There are newly improved steps leading to viewing platforms of the volcano. Out on the trail there are scores of bird species to spot. Guided tour and hotspring visit with Anywhere from $131 (￡97). anywhere.com
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As well as its volcanic centrepiece, the remarkable topography(地形) of the Arenal region offers ideal conditions for white water rafting. A number of tours are bookable in La Fortuna, the most adventurous of which takes you to ninemile sections of the Balsa River, where you'll battle Class IV rapids(急流). Tours from $68 (￡50). arenalrafting. com
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The steep hike down to the base of La Fortuna Waterfall will inspire a sense of foreboding in some travelers. The good news is that the sweaty trip offers a 230ft waterfall—one of the most beautiful in the country—as a reward. It's so pictureperfect that locals are often spotted in or around the plunge pool posing for wedding photos. Entry $18 (￡13). cataratalafortuna.com
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This cleverly designed forest walk uses a combination of six suspension bridges and hairpin bends to offer continuous surprises and great access to jungle wildlife, including toucans and hummingbirds(蜂鸟). When you cross the bridges, looking out rather than down is rarely more rewarding—the park has great views of waterfalls, canyons and the Arenal Volcano. Head out to explore alone or book onto a natural history or nighttime tour. Entry from $26 (￡19). misticopark.com
( )21. Who is the text intended for ?
A. Bird keepers. B. Travel lovers.
C. Volcano experts. D. Wildlife protectors.
( )22. What makes the town of La Fortuna special?
A. It is near the capital. B. It has many parks.
C. It is close to the volcanic landscape. D. It has many rivers.
( )23. Which place can you go if you just want to spend less than 20 dollars?
A. Arenal National Park. B. Mistico Park.
C. La Fortuna Waterfall. D. The Balsa River.
