Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

El Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal envuelve casi todos los atractivos de Costa Rica en un solo lugar por ejemplo increíbles excursiones, magníficas vistas, abundante flora y fauna silvestre y el volcán más activo del país. Realizando paseos a caballo, o bien, caminando permite a los visitantes la oportunidad de conocer mas de cerca y personalmente esta increíble zona, que abarca 12.000 hectáreas y se extiende en ocho diferentes zonas de vida. Con vistas a todo el imponente Volcán Arenal, que se encuentra dentro de este maravilloso parque.

Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

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De las 850 especies totales de aves identificadas en Costa Rica, alrededor de ¾ de ellas incluyendo el Resplandeciente Quetzal en peligro de extinción, pueden ser encontradas habitando la zona. Esto proporciona un excelente escenario para los emocionados observadores de aves. También le recomendamos tener los ojos bien abiertos para observar los monos Cara Blanca, jaguares, venados, pizotes, tucanes y serpientes como la infame mapanare y la Lora.

Lo que distingue a este parque de todos los demás, es sin duda, el Volcán Arenal, el cual es uno de los 10 volcanes más activos del mundo. Sin embargo, no hay que preocuparse, ya que la última erupción fue en 1968, la mayoría de la actividad volcánica se compone de bloques de ceniza ardiente y de emisiones vibrantes de lava que fluyen en sus alrededores. Los funcionarios del parque no dudarían en cerrar si detectan o sospechan que las condiciones son demasiado peligrosas, debido a que la seguridad de los visitantes es lo más importante.

Mientras explora el interesante parque observara la vida vegetal que incluye Guayabo de Monte, Laurel, Cirri, varias especies de palmas, orquídeas, heliconias, helechos, el ficus estrangulador, bromelias y muchos otros. Una caminata muy popular es pasar a través del bosque lluvioso tropical hasta las viejas camas de lava y, a continuación, subir el Cerro Chato. Su extinto cráter alberga una laguna llena de agua con una vista de impresionante alcanzando 1100m en la parte superior del Arenal.

Los visitantes pueden comprar mapas y obtener información en la estación de guarda parques, la cual se encuentra a 16km al oeste de Fortuna. El parque está abierto de 8 am a 6 pm y hay un derecho de entrada de $ 7. Cualquier viaje al parque requiere una cámara y un espíritu de aventura, ya que usted tendrá la oportunidad de observar uno de los volcanes más activos como nunca antes. Después de un largo día, visite las relajantes aguas termales para un excelente descanso vigorizante.

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2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
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2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike

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Costa Rica has a diverse landscape and every area is unique and different. We easily rented a 4 wheel drive vehicle and drove from the Caribbean to the Pacific!

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3 in 1 Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
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3 in 1 Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike

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Arenal Volcano National Park Hike
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Arenal Volcano National Park Hike

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An incredible country which went beyond expectations. Absolutely amazing & so many memorable experiences. The welcome from all the people & the hospitality everywhere is fantastic. I always felt safe

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2 in 1 Volcano Hike and Baldi Hot Springs
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2 in 1 Volcano Hike and Baldi Hot Springs

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Arenal especially was amazing - so much to do there and such a cool place to see. Overall the people were very kind - pura vita!

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2 in 1 Volcano Hike and Eco Termales Hot Springs

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2 in 1 Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs
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2 in 1 Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs

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4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Eco Termales
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4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Eco Termales

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Everyone who helped us - especially Lester - was amazing and so kind! We loved our trip to CR, the ticos and all that the country had to offer. Highly recommended.

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4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Paradise Hot Springs
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4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Paradise Hot Springs

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4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Paradise Hot Springs

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This is our favourite family trip ever. We'll come back to visit or live.

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2 in 1 Volcano Hike and Paradise Hot Springs
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2 in 1 Volcano Hike and Paradise Hot Springs

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3 in 1 Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike

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15 Días por el Caribe, Bosques Nubosos & Playas de Costa Rica

“Fue un feriado hermoso, nos divertimos mucho, y nos relajamos, pudimos disfrutar de muchas actividades sin cansarnos, apreciamos sitios y animales maravillosos. Adoramos el estilo de vida y la naturaleza de Costa Rica.”

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4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs
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4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs

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Viaje Épico de 16 Días con un Amigo por Costa Rica

At Monteverde Lodge, we really appreciated that they placed water jugs in each room and offered ice and fresh fruit for the water each evening. This would be a great idea for other accommodations - we would be less inclined to buy water in plastic bottles for the room, and it would indicate that the tap water was great to drink (if that was the case).

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4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Baldi Hot Springs

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15 Días en Costa Rica. Viaje de Aventura en Parejas

"Nuestro planificador de viajes fue de muchísima ayuda al sugerir aventuras, hoteles y transporte que encajaran con nuestro presupuesto y estilo de vida. Nuestra parte favorita del viaje fue experimentar toda la vida silvestre como los monos, pájaros, mariposas, y el escenario era hermoso. Cada parte de nuestro hospedaje de dos semanas resultó según lo planeado y tenemos muchos recuerdos bonitos para nuestro próximo viaje"

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4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Eco Termales
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4 in 1 Tour - Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Eco Termales

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14 Días en Costa Rica. Familia, Bosque Nuboso, Volcán, Playa

We wanted to take the kids to Costa Rica to appreciate the ecotourism. Monteverde region blew us away with the Twilight Walk, Children's Eternal Rainforest and the cabins and greenhouse at Los Pinos, including the cabins designed to profit from natural light in the washrooms. The butterfly garden tour in Monteverde was my father's favourite of the many tours that we took and my children appreciated the coffee tour in Arenal for the hot chocolate that we made and for Gustavo's enthusiasm and interaction with the kids. Exposure to the nature was one thing but seeing how the society embraces nature for conservation was truly impressive.

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