El turnito
Sodas & Local Food · Arenal & La Fortuna · Soda · local food
SODA El Turnito is a family-run Costa Rican soda in La Fortuna serving authentic typical dishes such as casados, empanadas, patacones, and fresh fruit juices and smoothies. Located opposite Hotel Villas Vilma, it offers generous portions at reasonable prices and is popular with locals and tourists.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00–20:30
- Ratings
- 4.8 on Google (2,123) · 4.8 on Tripadvisor (134)
Tips
- Try casado or empanadas
Contact & directions
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/El-Turnito-109049227540855/
- Phone: +506 8668 4872
- Location: 10.468447, -84.665231 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Termales del ArenalSwimming spot · hidden gemA hot spring near La Fortuna, Alajuela province.
- Bogarín Trail (Sloth Trail)Nature spot · about $20A family-run patch of regrown forest a short walk from downtown, famous for its resident sloths, plus herons, basilisk lizards and colorful tanagers around the ponds.
- EcotermalesSwimming spot · hidden gemA hot spring near La Fortuna, Alajuela province.
- San Juan Bosco Church & La Fortuna Central ParkLandmark · FreeLa Fortuna's white church faces the town park with Arenal's cone right behind it: the classic church-plus-volcano photo.
- Pozas termales de La Palma, La Fortuna (1)Swimming spot · hidden gemA hot spring near La Fortuna, Alajuela province.
- El Salto Rope SwingSwimming spot · FreeA deep jade swimming hole on the Río Fortuna with a rope swing hanging over it, a 15–20 minute walk from town.
Sources: https://www.facebook.com/El-Turnito-109049227540855/ · traveler reviews checked 2026-10-11