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Arenal Volcano National Park Vacations

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The volcano with five craters, an iconic Costa Rican landmark and a must see for all nature lovers.

Visit Arenal Volcano National Park

  • Relaxation
  • Nature, Adventure & Sport
  • Volcano

Arenal Volcano National Park: How to get there?

5 hours by bus from San Jose

Arenal Volcano National Park: When to go?

From December to April

Arenal Volcano National Park: For how long?

2 to 3 days
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Arenal Volcano National Park: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay
Anonymous traveller
Seasoned Traveller
5
The volcano with five craters, an iconic Costa Rican landmark and a must see for all nature lovers.
My suggestion
Don’t bother with trips where hiking, visiting the volcano/thermal springs are rolled in to one and you risk finding yourself stuck with a horde of noisy tourists. Visiting these places with a small group will mean that you feel far closer to nature.
Anonymous traveller
Seasoned Traveller
4
The Arenal volcano is an active composite volcano situated in the Alajuela region (north west), with a summit of 1,633 meters. The National Park which surrounds it is incredibly rich. 
My suggestion

Stay in the Observatory which is at the foot of the volcano and has rooms with a view of the volcanic cone. With a bit of luck you will see a lava jet from your bedroom or hear an explosion...

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