4/5 - Good
Moreofacamper
Only boat rides available. No beaches or docks to hang out at the water. I think the shoreline belongs to the electric company. Great to drive around on the highway with good views of the volcano
Lake Arenal
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Reviews of Lake Arenal
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Our son was so excited to fish there but we couldn't find any access points to the lake other than where you go to get on boats or seaplanes. That was disappointing.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
If you’re traveling from La Fortuna to Monteverde area, the taxi, water taxi was good!
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
There are not too many places to access the lake, so mostly it was the view while driving
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Had lunch at Cafe Macadamia, fantastic view, great food
5/5 - Excellent
Rosemary
Stunning and worth the drive around it.
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5/5(384 reviews)
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You can learn about the history of Tilaran when you stop by Cerro Tovar. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Best Lodging Options Near Lake Arenal
La Mansion Inn Arenal
Road 142, 20 Kms West from the Dam Arenal Alajuela
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9km SW from Nuevo Arenal Arenal Guanacaste
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Calle paraíso Arenal Provincia de Guanacaste
Casa Donna Rosa B&B
Apdo 77-5717, 400 Oeste 200 Sur BNCR Arenal Guanacaste
Peaceful Lake Front Villa With Firepit and Pool in a Secure Gated Community.
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Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam La Fortuna Alajuela
Hotel Arenal Lodge
200 Meters NW of the dam of Arenal Lake La Fortuna Alajuela
Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery
Arenal, ruta 142 Santa Rosa Guanacaste
Hotel Cielo Azul Resort
400 NW from the Main Road Tilaran Guanacaste
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