Lonely PlanetAug 14
A Guide to Volcán Arenal
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- Volcán ArenalSightIconic volcano, 5358ft above rainforest
- El ChoyinSightFree public hot springs
- TabacónHotelUpscale resort with romantic hot spring tubs
- Baldi Hot SpringsHotelKid-friendly resort hot springs
- El SaltoSightFree rope swing beside a flowing waterfall
- Mistico ParkSightPark with hanging bridges and waterfalls
- Lake ArenalSightIt is the largest lake in Costa Rica at 85 square kilometres (33 mi2).
- Blue PassAttractionOutfitter for boat rides on Lake Arenal
- Arenal Backpackers ResortHotelLow-budget accommodation with a pool
- Arenal Observatory LodgeHotelMid-range hotel
- Nayara GardensHotelStunning hotel
- Arenal Mundo AventuraPlace
- Nayara SpringsHotel
- Nayara Tented CampHotel
- Elsewhere
- Rio CelesteSightLa Fortuna, Costa RicaLegendary, gorgeous turquoise blue waters
- Tenorio Volcano National ParkSightLa Fortuna, Costa RicaThe jewel of the national park is the Tenorio Volcano, from which it derives its name.
- Soda ViquezRestaurantLa Fortuna, Costa RicaLocal restaurant for authentic Costa Rican food
- Parque Nacional Volcán TenorioSightLa Fortuna, Costa Rica