Arenal & Monteverde
A volcanic wonderland where steaming hot springs meet misty cloud forests, offering some of Central America's most thrilling eco-adventures.
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La Fortuna
Adventure basecamp at the foot of the iconic Arenal Volcano
Monteverde
Misty cloud forest village perched between the Pacific and the highlands
emoji_events Bounties in Arenal & Monteverde
Search for the Resplendent Quetzal
Trek the cloud forest in pursuit of Central America's most legendary bird.
Hike the Lava Trails of Arenal Volcano
Walk across hardened lava fields at the base of Costa Rica's most iconic volcano.
Soak in Volcanic Hot Springs Under the Stars
Melt into naturally heated thermal pools surrounded by rainforest.
Zip-Line Through the Cloud Forest Canopy
Fly across volcanic gorges on one of the world's first canopy zip-line courses.
Plunge into the La Fortuna Waterfall
Descend 500 steps to swim in the pool beneath a thundering 70-meter cascade.
Cross the Hanging Bridges Over the Canopy
Walk a series of suspension bridges strung through the Arenal rainforest treetops.
Explore the Night Forest on a Guided Walk
Discover the cloud forest's nocturnal world of glowing insects and sleeping birds.
Devour a Casado at a Local Soda
Eat the national lunch plate where Ticos eat: a roadside family kitchen.
Taste Farm-to-Table Chocolate
Follow the cacao pod from tree to truffle at a Monteverde chocolate maker.
Paddle the Arenal Reservoir at Sunrise
Kayak across the volcano-ringed lake as mist lifts off the water at dawn.