About: This is a beautiful open space where you can catch views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal in good weather. There are tables and benches where you can enjoy lunch. They sell some snacks and drinks. There is a trail through a beautiful, colorful eucalyptus forest. They also offer camping spots. Province: Alajuela Starting…
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Lake Arenal Dam
About: A nice place for a pit stop if needed. There is usually someone selling fresh coconuts or other snacks. You can take some pictures of the lake and stretch your legs if you need it. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 25 minutes Time needed for activity: 15…
La Fortuna Central Park
About: This is one of the nicest central parks in Costa Rica, with views of the Arenal Volcano, plenty of benches to sit down and people watch, lush trees and flowers, grassy areas for kids to run around and play, and restaurants surrounding if you need a bite to eat. It’s even big enough for…
Arbol de la Paz
About: This is the perfect short pit stop if you’re not in a rush on your way to Rio Celeste. You don’t need more than 15 minutes as it is just a tree on the side of the road, though it really is more than just a tree. It is one of if not the…
Nuevo Arenal Lake Park
About: This is a great pit stop if you are driving from La Fortuna to Monteverde, or vice versa. It provides a place to stretch your legs, walk around and take in a breath of nature as you enjoy the views of the lake. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: La Fortuna / Monteverde Time to reach…
Mirador Tilaran
About: The perfect pit stop on the highway where you can take pictures of Lake Arenal. On a clear day you can see all the way across to Arenal Volcano. There is parking available, and there are some small kiosks selling local handicrafts. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: La Fortuna / Monteverde Time to reach from…
Mirador Bahia Lago
About: While it is a few minutes off the main road, it is still a nice pit stop from Monteverde to La Fortuna, or vice versa. You can stretch your legs and take in views of the lake. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: La Fortuna / Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 43…
Eolico Tilawind Park
About: There isn’t much here other than a stop to closely observe the wind turbines. It is also a few minutes out of the way if you’re going from La Fortuna to Monteverde or vice versa, but if you’ve never seen them before and have the time, it’s worth making the short detour, especially if…
Cerro Tovar, Parque del Viento
About: This is a wonderful, relatively easy-to-access viewpoint, perfect for a picnic on a nice day or to watch the sunset (or sunrise). It offers 360° views as it is situated on top of a hill. There is a huge cross at the top as well. The road to get up winds around the hill…
Monteverde Viewpoints
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