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Bird watching:
Over 350 species of birds have been spotted in the area around the
Arenal Observatory Lodge. Well marked and groomed trails through
primary forest, open pasture land, secondary forest and hardened lava
flows offer numerous habitats and bird watching opportunities. Some
of the more spectacular local residents include Three-wattled Bellbirds,
Fasciated Tiger-herons, Sunbitterns, Laughing Falcons, Red-lored Parrots,
Great Curassows, Northern Jacanas, Steely-vented Hummingbirds and
Keel-billed Toucans. Click here for a more complete bird list from
the Arenal Observatory Lodge. List
of birds. |
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Waterfall Trail:
One of the most popular trails at Arenal Observatory Lodge.
A short, relatively easy walk from the lodge (20 minutes), the trail
ends at the base of a 20-foot waterfall. The climate here is cool
and the surrounding forest is lush with ferns and palms.
Duration: 1 hour roundtrip. |
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Morning hike:
Hike the Arenal Volcano National Park through a well protected secondary
forest to see wildlife like Spider Monkeys, White-throated Capuchins,
Howler Monkeys, Toucans, Oropendulas, Black Guans, Crested Guans,
Coatis and Collared Peccaries.
The hike crosses a lava flow from 1992, but continues to steam, where
tourists learn about the most important aspects of Arenal Volcano.
The trail is easy to hike and visitors should wear closed shoes (not
sandals), and carry rain ponchos, binoculars, water and insect repellent.
Although the tour is free, the park entrance fee is $6 per person.
Departs from the hotel daily at 8:30 a.m., duration 3 hours. |
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Old Lava Trail:
You can travel this path without a guide, leaving from the hotel and
climbing down to the Agua Caliente River. From this point on, the
path is in a high risk zone that leads to the foot of the volcano.
Along the way you will see how the local plants are becoming reestablished,
and with luck, some howler monkeys. This is a difficult hiking trail
due to the slope and texture of the terrain.
Duration approximately 4 hours roundtrip.
This trails takes you to a lava field that stopped flowing in September
1992 but continues to emit steam at some points. |
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Walking Trails:
Arenal Observatory Lodge lies in the heart of one of Costa
Rica's largest natural areas. The rich volcanic soil supports primary
and secondary rainforest that teem with birds, butterflies, mammals
and reptiles. Howler monkeys call from the forest every morning and
late afternoon. A manicured, well marked trail system traverses the
property and provides safe easy access to breathtaking natural beauty.
A paved trail, wheelchair accessible, extends 800 meters into the
rainforest allowing excellent views of the volcano and primary forest.
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Spring-fed Swimming pool and Jacuzzi:
Guests can relax and enjoy a jungle refreshment by our "infinity"
swimming pool. Tiled in cobalt blue, it melds with the rainforest
backdrop. The bubbling, sunken Jacuzzi provides soothing relaxation
for 12 under a glass gazebo that frames the volcanic peak against
the starry sky. |
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