Central Highlands (Arenal, Monteverde)
This inland area (Alajuela) is marked by natural beauty and a series of spectacular volcanoes that make up the
Just eleven miles outside of San Jose Alajuela sits on a gentle slope and is slightly warmer than neighbouring
Volcan Arenal is the most stunning view, but is a bit out of the way (thankfully!) and takes several days to visit. The impressive volcano erupts regularly and on clear nights you can see the orange lava flow down the mountain. Arenal is next to Laguna de
Volcan Poás or Poas Volcano is slightly less famous than Arenal, but is an easy day trip and (when visible) is also is very beautiful and well worth visiting. Local residents were evacuated in 1989 and 1994, but today the volcano has more bark than bite. It continues to burble and belch, and one can climb to the top and stare down at its innards. The summit also boasts views of the Pacific Ocean and
This whole area is also perfect for rafting, riding, mountain-biking, walking on the ‘Hanging Bridges of Arenal’, boating on Lake Arenal etc... The mountains also offer exciting zip-line canopy tours in
Monteverde Cloud Forest and The Quakers… More…
This cloud forest is one of the most naturally breathtaking places in the country. Encompassing not just the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, this area also includes two tiny settlements of the same name; namely Monteverde and Santa Elena.
Fonda Vela Lodge in the Monteverde Cloud Forest is a modern built lodge that still retains a certain charm. There are 40 rooms here all with a shower room and hot water. In the grounds you will find avocado trees. More…
The Arenal area
The Arenal Volcano is one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world and presents a truly majestic sight, as it spews molten rocks and ash from its summit on a daily basis. With regular eruptions, you can hear the rumbling and see steam rising as lava flows down the sides of the volcano. More…
The Lost Iguana Resort is quite a new and upscale retreat nestled gently in the dense jungle, offering 40 spacious rooms with large private balconies overlooking the active Arenal Volcano and Arenal River Gorge. The resort is contained in a 100 acre property. More...
Another beautiful property that is about a one hour drive from the airport is Villa Blanca located in a cloud forest reserve at San Ramon. Villa Blanca has recently been awarded five CST leaves. There are just 34 rooms or more correctly cabins here, each with individual fireplaces and private bathrooms. More…
Arenal Kioro Hotel right at the foot of the Arenal volcano and is the area’s first luxury hotel with its own private
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