Alicia Munoz

Arenal Volcano National Park Holidays

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: See 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 nearby?

Tortuguero National Park

Volcán Tenorio

Nicoya

Manzanillo

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

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

Travel writer

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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