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
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La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 65 reviews
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From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
7.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
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Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
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Wildlife Tour in Curicancha
Activity duration is 2 hours
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Skip the Line: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket w/ Optional Lunch or Din...
Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
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Reviews of Lake Arenal
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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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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
5/5(384 reviews)
Enjoy the hot springs and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
Tronadora Arena
Catch an event at Tronadora Arena during your trip to Tronadora. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Monteverde Frog Pond
Enjoy an outing to Monteverde Frog Pond during your stay in Tilaran. Wander the lush forest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
FlyZone Wakeboard School
Enjoy an outing to FlyZone Wakeboard School during your stay in Tierras Morenas. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Quebrada Grande Arena
Catch an event at Quebrada Grande Arena, and enjoy other activities in Quebrada Grande such as hiking. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.
Cerro Tovar
You can learn about the history of Tilaran when you stop by Cerro Tovar. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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La Mansion Inn Arenal
Road 142, 20 Kms West from the Dam, Arenal, Alajuela
Hotel Laguna Arenal
9km SW from Nuevo Arenal, road 142 from La Fortuna Arenal, Arenal, Guanacaste
Happy Paradise Lodge
Calle paraíso, Primer edificio a la izquierda, Arenal, Provincia de Guanacaste
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Nuevo Arenal
Casa Donna Rosa B&B
Apdo 77-5717, 400 Oeste 200 Sur BNCR, Arenal, Guanacaste
Gateway to Paradise
Tilaran, 3, Tilarán, Provincia de Guanacaste
Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery
Arenal, ruta 142, 8 Km de Tilarán camino hacia Nuevo, Santa Rosa, Guanacaste
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, Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
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