4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.
Peñas Blancas
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Where to stay in Peñas Blancas
El Millon
While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is ￥32,579 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
￥32,579
￥36,814 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (352 reviews)
The room and porch were lovely, very clean, huge shower, and spacious room. The food was delicious! The hot springs pools are very cool! The cacao and coffee tour on property was great. We got lost doing the nature hike on property. More signage for the hike and on the property in general would be ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Junglo Resort and Spa
150m surest y 54 metros suroesta del proyecto suenos de reyes en santa gertrudis Bosque, Camino a Santa Gertrudis, Parcelas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is ￥19,880 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
￥19,880
￥22,464 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star resort in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
We stayed for a week at Junglo. Gorgeous property but it isn't really a resort or spa. The property is stunning and the views are spectacular. The design of the rooms is modern and are more spacious than an average hotel room. The kitchenette is a really nice feature. Once you get there it is beautiful ...
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Cabañas del Lago
702, 3,5 km sur del Polideportivo de Fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is ￥8,493 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
￥8,493
￥9,597 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
I loved the properly. The outside and buildings a well maintained and are newer. It is visually appealing, and quaint. Cabins are roomy but small enough to let you know you aren’t in your own home. AC+. Host was helpful with helping me setup activities. My only small recommendation is a little dusting ...
Reviewed on Oct 26, 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, 3,5 km sur del Polideportivo de Fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
I loved the properly. The outside and buildings a well maintained and are newer. It is visually appealing, and quaint. Cabins are roomy but small enough to let you know you aren’t in your own home. AC+. Host was helpful with helping me setup activities. My only small recommendation is a little dusting ...
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Cabañas Rio Escondido
El Jauuri, 702, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
Hut very pleasant, nature environment too
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Kaluma Villas
Calle la bruja, la fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela Province
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Excellent accomodation, perfect layout with lots of TV's, large kitchen, bedrooms, wash rooms, patio and pool!
Reviewed on Oct 30, 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
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.
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 volcano viewpoints and 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
Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory
￥6,870
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + Thermomineral pools
￥7,633
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna
￥13,892
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
Night Walk Around The Arenal Volcano
￥8,396
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
￥16,029
per adult
90% 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!
