Overview
The pleasingly conical volcano Arenal rises from a skirt of thick forest and the waters of Lake Arenal. Once famous for its eruptions of molten lava, it erupts infrequently nowadays (nothing since 2010) The landscape here is ruggedly beautiful and comprises one of Costa Rica’s many conservation areas, protecting a territory of amazing biodiversity which contains half the known species of birds, mammals and reptiles in the country. It is also popular among adventure-activities enthusiasts, and visits are serviced in the formerly dozy town of La Fortuna. Cloud forest, waterfalls, caves and thermal pools – this is a diverse and captivating region.
Holidays Arenal and the north
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Private Journeys
Costa Rica / Nicaragua
Active Costa Rica and Nicaragua: Rivers and volcanoes
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Costa Rica
Costa Rica Wildlife Discovery
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Costa Rica
Explore and Relax in Costa Rica: Volcanoes to the beach
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Costa Rica
Family Costa Rica: Jungle walks and turtle spotting
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Things to do
Enjoy soaking in hot springs, riding on horseback or following a nature trail at the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica. Book now with Journey Latin America.
Accommodation
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Where to go when - our guide to Arenal and the north
The weather in Arenal and the north is wide and varied
Situated three hours north from the capital is this region of lush cloud forest, sparkling lakes and gushing waterfalls, overlooked by the pleasingly conical volcano Arenal. Although this area sits at 1,000m above sea level, its temperatures remain high all year round, with highs of 32°C.
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