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This is a dirty business. They place a guy on the road that leads to Parque National Arenal who stops the incoming cars and directs them to turn around and instead go to this private park. Even when we told him where we were headed, he insisted that we turn around and drive back to the entrance of his employer...
I recommend that you avoid this place. There are other parks nearby, public and private, where you won't be deceived.
I recommend that you avoid this place. There are other parks nearby, public and private, where you won't be deceived.
It’s a fine hike, but there are better options if you only have the time for one hike. I recommend Mirador el Silencio instead. We were informed of very different prices: 15 usd per person the first day and 30 usd the next day… we insisted on 15 usd.
Not much to do here unless you pay the extra for the water activities. Even then, I'm not too sure I'd say that's worth $30. If the sky is cloudy, you won't see the volcano, but I bet it looks amazing on a clear day. Not enough to do at this park to make the lack of a view worth it for me. Not sure how it'd look with no clouds, but you can get good close views of the volcano in La Fortuna. There's also very few animals on the trail. We saw a yellow-throated toucan though! Trail to lava rocks was easy, steep but short. 2 stars cuz the trails are well-maintained and the volcano view is probably great to see up close with no clouds
We enjoyed paddle boarding on the small lake with a great view of the Arenal Volcano (when the clouds passed). The hike up to the lava rock is very worth it on a non-cloudy day. Seeing the vibrant green plants against the lava rock was beautiful! We were lucky the the clouds were totally clear for a brief moment and we could see steam coming out of the volcano.
Overall good experience. I thought the park entrance fee was a little pricey for what’s it’s worth. But we had a good time!
Overall good experience. I thought the park entrance fee was a little pricey for what’s it’s worth. But we had a good time!
Beautiful park. I enjoyed going on a hike here, the trail was on the easier side and an appropriate size for an afternoon. There is a lagoon there to go swimming, kayaking, or viewing. Overall the view is beautiful. You get to the base of the lava flow but not much higher.
Some hikers go by horde or ATV.
I'd recommend coming here but I have heard the 1968 is also a favorite of some due to having more lava.
Some hikers go by horde or ATV.
I'd recommend coming here but I have heard the 1968 is also a favorite of some due to having more lava.
Very cool, lots of things to see, and do. Be sure to do the hike up to the volcano, but it is more difficult than they suggest. Especially at the top where there are lots of little boulders from the lava flow I twisted my ankle and had to walk back down, which was a little tough. Just be prepared.
Strenuous hike from the bottom over lava rocks to the lava fields at the top. Unfortunately it was covered in clouds the day we went so there wasn't much of a view at the top. It was still a beautiful hike through a rain forest.
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