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Arenal

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Introduction

The Arenal volcano has a long-established history as the most active volcano in Costa Rica and from the 1960s began admitting a near constant stream of lava into the night sky. This spectacular night-time display ceased as recently as 2010 though when the volcano entered a dormant, resting cycle.

Although the spectacular lava flows have stopped, the Arenal Volcano National Park still offers visitors a number of great opportunities, including white water rafting, waterfall rappelling and the chance to relax beneath the stars in one of the area's thermal pools.

 

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Top itineraries in Arenal

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Classic

13-day tailor-made holiday from £4,765 pp incl. flights

Costa Rica is a land of spectacular volcanoes, wildlife-filled cloud forests, fast-flowing jungle rivers and tropical jungles. Explore its natural-world highlights in Arenal and Monteverde before kicking back on the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park or Guanacaste.

Scarlet Macaw Couple, Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica: Sarapiqui and the Osa Peninsula

11-day tailor-made holiday from £5,050 pp incl. flights

Let expert guides introduce you to two Costa Rican gems – the rainforest of Sarapiqui and towering Arenal Volcano. You'll then enjoy a full-board stay at the Lapa Rios Ecolodge, hidden among the wildlife-filled rainforests of the Osa Peninsula.

Toucan, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Self-Drive

13-day tailor-made self-drive from £4,965 pp incl. flights

Travel past farmlands, forests, lakes and volcanoes to Arenal, the cloud forests of Monteverde and the wildlife of the Palo Verde national park. Top it all off with a relaxing stay on the palm-fringed bays of Guanacaste on Costa Rica's North Pacific Coast.

Top places to stay in Arenal

Arenal Nayara

Nayara Resort, Spa and Gardens, Arenal

Contemporary resort

This luxury resort at the foot of the imposing Arenal volcano combines outdoor living with luxurious design and exquisite dining.

Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Contemporary resort

A tranquil resort at the foothills of the Arenal Volcano, this hotel offers spectacular views and activities round the national park, with a hot tub in each room as well as hot spring pools and a wonderful spa.

When to go to Arenal

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