September 2018 just to drive around the area was $12 per person, but well worth the ride. Roads were all in great repair. We did not eat there, but we did walk around the restaurant area. There is not a gift shop. The flowers and...More

My husband, brother and I hiked the entire park. It's an easy hike even for beginners as the pathway is mostly level and flat with the exception of climbing to the lava fields which is an option. We spotted one Toucan and no other wildlife,...More

The drive around Lake Arenal was a very unique and beautiful experience. Highly recommend it. Nice little towns to stop in, to shop, or have a bite to eat. Breathtaking scenery all along the way. We really enjoyed it. Beau and Leena

Large lake in the center of Costa Rica close to the volcano with same name. There is a lot of things to do here. Swimming, boating or relaxing in the hot springs.

Our Lake boat ride was included as part of our transfer to Monteverde; I think it was the way of getting another activity in our busy holiday schedule. We love a boat ride, there is something relaxing about being on the water poodling along. The...More

We saw lots of birds. It was fun to take a jeep/boat/jeep from Arenal to Monteverde, which included this lake ride. I would not take a tour of the lake on its own. Use the tour $ for something else as there is so much...More

The Arenal volcano is worth the visit. It's a very cool mountain that towers above a lake, it's picture perfect. Everything along the way on billboards is "Eco-"something. You fill-in the blanks from from thermal baths, waterslides, hotels, grocery stores to zip lines, but the...More