Note: This national park has two sectors, the volcano sector and the peninsula sector. Here we will focus on the peninsula sector. Check out this post on the volcano sector. Your ticket to the park will grant you access to both sectors for the same day. You cannot do one sector one day and the…
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Arenal Observatory Lodge
About: This hotel offers non-guests the option to visit with either their entrance pass or day pass. They both include access to the same activities, but the day pass includes lunch at their restaurant and requires advance reservation. The activities included in the pass are: 11 kilometers of trails, 800 meters of which are wheelchair…
Arenal Volcano Hikes
Note: These are hikes that specifically allow you to hike up the volcano to the base of the old lava flow. Other hikes around La Fortuna are included in this list. Options for hiking up to the lava around Arenal Volcano:
Mirador El Silencio
About: There are several trails you can take starting from two different parking lots, a lower one and an upper one. The trails from the lower parking lot will reach the upper parking lot and are good options if you want longer hikes. If you just want to see the old lava, you can drive…
Arenal Volcano National Park
Note: This national park has two sectors, the volcano sector and the peninsula sector. Here we will focus on the volcano sector. Check out this post on the peninsula sector. Your ticket to the park will grant you access to both sectors for the same day. You cannot do one sector one day and the…
Arenal Volcano Ecological Park
About: There are various trail loops going up the volcano to the old lava flow measuring distances from 2 kilometers to 6 kilometers. There is also a small lake where you can kayak, canoe, stand up paddle, swim, and jump off the tarzan swing into the lake. Camping is possible here. Province: Alajuela Starting from:…