Caño
Negro Wildlife Reserve
 Caño
Negro Wildlife Refuge is considered to be one of the richest sites
for birds on this continent. Aside from an abundance of birds, Caño
Negro is also home for many exciting animals, such as 3 types of
monkeys, sloth's, Caymans, lizards, bats and a variety of flora
native to the wetlands. Our tour to this beautiful region leaves
La Fortuna at 7:30 a.m. traveling a little over an hour to Los Chiles,
a rustic village just three kilometers from the Nicaragua Border,
it is here that we begin our tour of the wetlands.
From the very beginning of the trip in La Fortuna our professional
and knowledgeable guide will identify the vast number of crops,
flora and fauna, and provide information about the native Costa
Rica people in this region.
INCLUDES
: Comfortable transportation, bilingual naturalist guide, lunch,
and beverages.
WHAT TO BRING : Light clothing, tennis shoes or sandals,
camera, binoculars, sunscreen
DEPARTURE TIME : 7:30 a.m.
RETURN TIME : 4:00 p.m. (all
day tour)
RECOMMENDED : The whole family.
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Chato
Volcano (Cerro Chato)
Arenal Volcano's little-big brother is neither as high, nor
as active as it's younger sibling, but it does provide a wonderful
destination for a day hike. Pass through dense rain forest and marvel
at the clear waters of its crater lagoon. All the while enjoy spotting
birds and monkeys overhead, while taking in the sounds and sites
of Arenal.
A guided hike to Chato Volcano costs $43 for four persons.
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La
Fortuna Waterfall
Plunging over 100 feet into through think rain forest into a
mist shrouded pool, the La Fortuna Waterfall is a spectacular site.
Located just 3 _ miles outside of the town of La Fortuna, these
falls are a great spot for day trip, although be careful, the final
section of the hike down to the falls is steep and slippery. You'll
be rewarded once you get there, and although the pool right beneath
the falls can be too rough for swimming, you'll find several perfect
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Tabacón
Hot Springs
Located at the base of Arenal Volcano, the Tabacón Hot Springs
Spa features a series of naturally heated mineral spring pools fed
by the volcanically heated waters of the Tabacón River. The pools
are set amidst lush gardens If you visit the Tabacón Hot Springs
Spa at night, you can enjoy the dual pleasure of soaking in a hot
pool while watching the volcano erupt.
A tour to the Tabacón Hot Springs Spa, including transportation
and entrance fee, costs $52 per person.
Massage, mud packs and other spa treatments are available at extra
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Venado
Caves
If you get tired of Arenal Volcano's above ground geological
exploits, why not head below ground. Located just 50 minutes from
the Arenal Observatory Lodge, the Venado Caves feature beautiful
stalactite and stalagmite formations, as well as the chance to see
plentiful members of the bat family.
A tour to the Venado Caves, including transportation, guide and
entrance fee for the caves,
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Guanacaste
Beaches
The Arenal Observatory Lodge is the perfect midway spot to spend
several days, before heading on to the sun and sand.
Located less than 3 hours from the Arenal Observatory Lodge, Guanacaste
province is home to some of Costa Rica's most popular (and sunny
beaches). Playa Hermosa, Playa Ocotal, Flamingo, Tamarindo, Conchal
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Monteverde
Cloud Forest
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a unique ecosystem, rich
in flora and fauna, and home to the majestic Resplendent Quetzal.
Like Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and its
surrounding area provide eco- and adventure tourists with a wide
range o activities and opportunities. Located relatively close as
the crow flies (you can hear Arenal erupt from Monteverde), Monteverde
is about 3 hours from the Arenal Observatory Lodge by car and about
4 hours by horseback.
The car route is quite scenic and takes one around Lake Arenal and
through the towns of Nuevo Arenal and Tilarán. A four-wheel drive
vehicle is highly recommended.
The horse back route is considerably more rugged, as it heads over
the mountains, through rain and cloud forests to the town of San
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