Arenal Observatory Lodge

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is situated on a ridge 120 meters above Lake Arenal, southeast of this active La Fortuna volcano.  The ridge rises between the Agua Caliente and Quebrada Danta rivers.  This topographical feature is important as it keeps lava flows from affecting the Arenal lodge.  The lodge is within ZONE “D” (Low Danger Area) near Volcán Arenal.  Moreover, as prevailing winds are from the east, the Arenal volcano lodge would seldom be affected by ash or other fallout from a major eruption. Check the address

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The Arenal Observatory Lodge features 43 rooms in various buildings spread over the property. Five rooms are fully equipped for disabled travelers, with rooms, bathrooms, hallways, parking areas and even the new swimming pool designed accordingly, actually grew out of several extremely humble buildings originally built for housing scientists and researchers from the Smithsonian Institute and Earthwatch.Is the best place to experience the thrill and beauty of the Arenal volcano because of its location, its long history as a research center and the knowledge and the experience of its staff and guides.

Toll Free: 1-877-281-8515

Activities

A host of activities await the spirited adventurer. Bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, sail boarding, river rafting, kayaking, hanging bridges, canopy tours, horseback riding and many available activities.

The Arenal Observatory Lodge is strategically located in the heart of Costa Rica’s prime eco-tourism area.  In all of Costa Rica, La Fortuna is indeed a “fortune-ate” spot, from which you can explore rainforests, waterfalls, and of course volcanoes, and enjoy easy access to the Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve, Venado Caves, San Juan River and Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve.  The many available La Fortuna activities include birdwatching, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, sailboarding and river rafting, to name just a few.

Take a look at all the options available below and design your own customized itinerary, or choose one of our carefully designed Arenal eco-tours.  Whatever you do, don’t rush through the Arenal area.  Take some time to enjoy its bountiful beauty and the many amazing adventures open to you.

Treat yourself to a unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventure at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. This volcano hotel - perched high on a ridge only 1.7 miles from Arenal Volcano (Volcán Arenal), Costa Rica's most spectacular active volcano - offers the area's most stunning views of the volcano and Arenal Lake. With easy access to the Arenal Observatory Lodge, only a twenty minutes drive from the small town of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, volcano and nature lovers alike can feast their eyes on the majesty of Arenal Volcano in its lush tropical setting.

Toll Free: 1-877-281-8515

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