Arenal

Observatory Lodge & Trails

Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

Explore Costa Rica and experience its rainforests, volcanoes and nature. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails, with more than 352 hectares, includes 110 hectares of primary forest with rivers and waterfalls, 160 hectares of tropical gardens and reforested lands, and 80 hectares of grazing lands.

The Only Hotel

Inside Arenal Volcano National Park

No other hotel is as close to the Arenal Volcano, Cerro Chato and Arenal Lake as Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. We invite you to discover, explore and relax in our favorite place in Costa Rica.

Complete Harmony
with Nature

Escape and
Breathe Fresh Air

+500 Bird Species
in Our Forests

Trails to Discover
and Explore

Time to Disconnect
and Relax in our Spa

Enjoy our
Delicious Food

Rooms & Villas

A place in harmony with nature

Junior Suite

Volcano & Lake View

Smithsonian

Volcano & Forest View

Standard

Forest View

La Casona

Forest View

White Hawk Villa

Volcano & Lake View

Phil’s Villa

Volcano & Forest View

Visit us for the Day

Surrounded by the sounds of nature

Entrance

Pass

$18
per person

» Spectacular views of the Volcano and Lake Arenal

» Explore our natural reserve of 350 hectares

» 11km of trails at the foot of the Arenal Volcano (autoguided)

» 800 meters of wheelchair trails

» Birdwatching opportunities. More than 500 bird species

» “The Nest” Observation tower to explore the forest canopy

» Visit the Danta waterfall and hanging bridges

» “Observatory” museum and visitor center

» “Arenal Crossfit Challenge” 8 km of outdoor multi-sport circuit

» Map of trails

Does not require prior reservation.

Day

Pass

$35
per person

» Spectacular views of the Volcano and Lake Arenal

» Explore our natural reserve of 350 hectares

» 11km of trails at the foot of the Arenal Volcano (autoguided)

» 800 meters of wheelchair trails

» Birdwatching opportunities. More than 500 bird species

» “The Nest” Observation tower to explore the forest canopy

» Visit the Danta waterfall and hanging bridges

» “Observatory” museum and visitor center

» “Arenal Crossfit Challenge” 8 km of outdoor multi-sport circuit

» Map of trails

» Lunch at our restaurant “El Jilguero” (main dish, dessert, natural juice and coffee)

Please call (506) 24791070 to coordinate your visit.

Arenal Volcano
National Park

Close to the core

Approximately 500 species of birds have been identified within the park – about 53% of all birds in Costa Rica – making it an interesting destination for bird watchers. There is a wide variety of flora and other animals in the park, including three types of monkeys, red deer, ocelots, pumas, and tapirs.

When you visit the Arenal Volcano National Park, you can hike short trails of 2 to 3.4 km, through secondary forests to hardened old lava fields and viewpoints with spectacular panoramic views of Arenal Volcano. 

Some birds found in the Arenal Volcano National Park are:

  • Trogons (Trogonidae)
  • Bellbird (Procnias tricarunculata)
  • Umbrella Bird (Cephalopterus glabricollis)
  • Grenadier Curassow (Crax rubra)
  • Thrush, Sergeant (Red-winged blackbird)
  • Magpies
  • Toucans
  • Hummingbirds
  • Woodpeckers

The entrance to the Arenal Volcano National Park is located 16 kilometers from the city of La Fortuna, located on the same road to get to the Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. The park is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location

Getting to Arenal
Observatory Lodge & Trails

Use the following coordinates in your GPS:
Latitude: 10.434215 / Longitude: -84.701500

Testimonials

Arenal Observatory Lodge
& Trails Experience