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  • Volcano Lodge & Gardens
    Volcano Lodge & Gardens
    4.5 of 5 stars 611 Reviews
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    La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Hotel Royal Corin
    Hotel Royal Corin
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    La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park
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    La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park
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Canopy Vista Arenal, La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ollie #21 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Onsen Resorts
Cerro Chato ANC Park & Gardens, La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ollie #22 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: GreenLagoon Arenal Nature Conservancy Park & Gardens is a private 3 Km long-Trails & Gardens leading to the Extinct Cerro Chato Volcano and its...... more » Owner description: GreenLagoon Arenal Nature Conservancy Park & Gardens is a private 3 Km long-Trails & Gardens leading to the Extinct Cerro Chato Volcano and its Crater's Green Lagoon. There is a $10 Fee charge at the GreenLagoon InfoCenter or at the GreenLagoon Lodge. Plenty of free parking at the lodge is available. The Trails also lead to the Wildlife and Reainfroest Preserve within the 400-Acre private property. Magnificent Views to Mountains, Arenal Volcano and the Valley of San Carlos. Once in the summit of Cerro Chato you may walk to the Arenal Volcano view point and the Lake Arenal view point for spetacular views and picture taking. « less
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Parks
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Baldi Hot Springs, La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ollie #23 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
3.5 of 5 stars 400 reviews

A nice off the beaten path destination for a day, or half a day, which visiting La Fortuna is the Baldi Hot Springs.  These natural springs and geysers are the result of the... more »

Attraction type  Hot Springs/ Geysers
Distance  3.7 miles from city center
Arenal Oasis Wildlife Refuge, La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ollie #24 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal)
Ollie #25 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
4 of 5 stars 73 reviews
This 1,633 meter volcano has been rumbling and spewing since 1969.
Attraction type  Volcanos; National Parks
Distance  119.9 miles from city center
Paradise Hot Springs, La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ollie #26 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Thermal Water pools in the vicinity of Arenal Volcano. Take a dip in "Palma Real" and "Los Papiros" thermal pools and let the warmth and the...... more » Owner description: Thermal Water pools in the vicinity of Arenal Volcano. Take a dip in "Palma Real" and "Los Papiros" thermal pools and let the warmth and the waterfalls soothe and relax your entire body; or if you prefer, enjoy the comfort and hydro massage that provides "Ginger Jacuzzi", or our newest attraction: "Oasis Jacuzzi". More attractions coming soon. « less
Attraction type  Hot Springs/ Geysers
The Springs Spa
Ollie #27 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
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Fourtrax Adventure, La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ollie #28 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
3.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Distance  3.7 miles from city center
Montana Safari, La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ollie #29 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: This is the ideal rain forest river float for those looking for peaceful encounter with the plentiful wildlife that abounds along the Peñas Blancas...... more » Owner description: This is the ideal rain forest river float for those looking for peaceful encounter with the plentiful wildlife that abounds along the Peñas Blancas River. You will spot monkeys, maybe some allusive sloth, iguanas, crocodiles and caimans, plus a large variety of species of tropical birds such as the sun bittern, keel, billed toucan, herons, kingfishers and our favorite, the Montezuma Oropendula.. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Parke Tematico Vista Arenal, La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ollie #30 of 32 attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centers
Arenal Star, La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Attraction type  Other
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Natria Spa, La Fortuna de San Carlos
Owner description: The significance Natria is meant by "natural nutrition for the skin;Natria Spa has rooms for couples or individual work where we can offer treatments...... more » Owner description: The significance Natria is meant by "natural nutrition for the skin;Natria Spa has rooms for couples or individual work where we can offer treatments such as Massage Therapy, Facials, Peels among others, another room where we work manicure, pedicure and waxing. We complement our rooms with a spa to give our customers greater relaxation Massage We have four highly professional with over 10 years experience.Natria Spa is characterized by giving customers a unique treatment and pleasant custom tailored for every need. « less
Attraction type  Spas
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