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 61 reviews
Free cancellation available
Wildlife & nature
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La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Water activities
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From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
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Private combo Hanging Bridges+Volcano Hike+Waterfall+Hot Springs
Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Classes & workshops
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Costa Rica: Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass with Optional Meals
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
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.
Popular places to visit
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
5/5(384 reviews)
Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, a lovely green space in La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
Selvatura Adventure Park
4.5/5(73 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Selvatura Adventure Park and popular activities like ziplining in Tronadora. Wander the lush forest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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.
Best Lodging Options Near Lake Arenal
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Happy Paradise Lodge
Calle paraíso, Primer edificio a la izquierda, Arenal, Provincia de Guanacaste
Lucky Bug B & B
2 Km West of Rios dos Bocas, Arenal
Lake Arenal Brewery & Resort
Arenal, ruta 142, 8 Km de Tilarán camino hacia Nuevo, Santa Rosa, Guanacaste
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna, Centre, Arenal Volcano area, Monterrey, Alajuela
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
13 Km Oeste del Centro, de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
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