4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.
Peñas Blancas
Travel Guide
Visit Peñas Blancas
Where to stay in Peñas Blancas
El Millon
While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Arenal Eco Zoo and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas Peñas Blancas Alajuela
The price is ￥46,523 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
￥46,523
￥52,571 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (377 reviews)
Overall the food quality can be better. But this is the case in most places in Costa Rica.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Junglo Resort and Spa
150m surest y 54 metros suroesta del proyecto suenos de reyes en santa gertrudis Bosque Peñas Blancas Alajuela
The price is ￥25,255 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
￥25,255
￥28,538 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
This is a gem of a resort to stay in La Fortuna; we highly recommend it to anyone visiting La Fortuna. We loved the uniquely designed 2 level bungalow, plenty of space, with 2 balconies in the middle of a forest and gardens. We were received by Manager Bill with a welcome drink. After a long drive ...
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Chateau Arenal
El Castillo Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (76 reviews)
Excellent 👍
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabañas del Lago
702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)
Reserve this place if you want to experience unique experience of staying in cabin next to the pons
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Cabañas Rio Escondido
El Jauuri, 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
Clean rooms and the most friendly staff. Also spotted two toucans early morning in the surrounding canopy!
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Cabañas El Bosque del Arenal
Barrio El Bosque, La Fortuna Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
It was a beautiful jungle view and the staff was as friendly and helpful as possible.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Arenal Eco Zoo
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Arenal Eco Zoo during your travels in El Castillo. Discover the hot springs and volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
Butterfly Conservatory
4.5/5(58 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Butterfly Conservatory during your travels in El Castillo. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
La Altura Viewpoint
You can find out about the history of Peñas Blancas with a trip to La Altura Viewpoint. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
￥15,425
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano
￥9,349
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
￥16,360
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal
￥11,650
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Canyoning; Top Rated Waterfall Rappel Adventure
￥16,360
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + Thermomineral pools
￥9,115
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Peñas Blancas
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Andy
Perfect location for wildlife and amenities
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
I showed up after in late a full day of travel to get there. I was informed they were overbooked and didn’t have my reserved & paid in full room available for me. I needed to go to their sister property with no AC, no hot water, it was awful.
5/5 - Excellent
T.
The Don Olivo Chocolate tour is fantastic, as is Sky Trek Canyoning!
