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Mt. Arenal Volcano and nearby attractions
Mt. Arenal is approximately a four hour drive to/from La Paila. We recommend you extend your stay with an overnight at the Mt. Arenal Lodge (Phone #011-506-228-3189, Fax #011-506-289-6798). This overlooks an active volcano and on a clear night the view is spectacular.
- Arenal Costa Rica map - lava flow update
www.arenal.net/arenal-costa-rica-map.htm
Lunch:
Arenal Kioro Mirador – Have plans to build cottages. Excellent view of the volcano. 506-461-1700; Fax 506-461-1701.
Lodging near Mt. Arenal:
Nearby Hotsprings:
Ecotermales Fortuna, 506-479-8484. Wonderful restaurant which requires reservations. Newly opened. The hot springs are limited to 100 reservations a day, so is very private and is very beautiful. Mr. Orlando Vega Hidalgo. The property was owned for 75 years by his grandmother, and his mom does all the cooking.
Canopy tours:
There is a canopy tour close to the house somewhere between Playa Carillo and Samara. Look for the signs on your way to buy groceries in Samara on your left.
The Ricon de la Vieja National Park is about 2 hours driving time away from the house, past Nicoya, and well worth the trip. Two lodges there are recommended:
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Email: info@guachipelin.com; phone: 506-442-2818; fax:506-442-1910
They have the canyon canopy tour, horseback riding, waterfalls, volcanic mud pools and more.
Ricon de la Vieja Lodge
phone/fax: 506-661-8198.
This looks charming. They have hiking, biking, waterfalls, volcanic activity, horseback riding, but most of all they have a canopy tour of 21 platforms in the trees.
Adventure Tours:
Surfing and Wind Surfing:
There is good surfing near the house. A popular spot seems to be about an hour north near Nosara, but we’ve seen seen surfers all over that coast. We would recommend trying to contact surf shops in Samara or Nosara for details. Lake Arenal, near the volcano – a highly recommended side trip three hours or so drive from the house - has some of the best windsurfing in the world. A good link for surfing info: www.centralamerica.com/cr/surf/surfmap.htm.
Plus, seacrh on Google, 'costa rica, surfing' for many links and info.
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