THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Arenal Volcano
From iconic landmarks to hidden gems — explore the best sights and attractions in Arenal Volcano with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Arenal Volcano
- Arenal Volcano National Park — is a Costa Rican national park in the central part of the country, part of the Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area. The park protects eight of Costa Rica's 12 life zones and 16 protected reserves in the region between the Guanacaste and Tilarán moun
- EcoTermales — EcoTermales Fortuna is a family-run hot springs resort near La Fortuna, with naturally heated mineral pools surrounded by tropical gardens, limiting visitors for a tranquil experience.
- La Fortuna Waterfall — La Fortuna Waterfall drops about 70 meters into a pool at the base of Cerro Chato. A steep set of steps leads down to the base where visitors can swim in the cool water.
- Hanging Bridges — The Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges are a network of trails and bridges through the rainforest canopy near La Fortuna. The bridges give eye-level views of birds, monkeys, and epiphytes.
- Arenal Observatory Lodge trails — Arenal Observatory Lodge has private trails through rainforest with views of the volcano and Arenal Lake. Birding and wildlife walks are common activities here.
- Tabacon Hot Springs — Tabacon Hot Springs is a geothermal spa resort with riverside pools heated by the volcano. The pools are set in gardens along a stream.