Laguna de Arenal and Costa Rica Car Rentals

Arenal Volcanoes

Considered by many to be one of the most spectacular regions in the country, the Northern Lowlands and Volcan Arenal area are Costa Rica's hottest tourist destinations. The Arenal Volcano is one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world and presents a truly majestic sight, as it spews molten rocks and ash from its summit on a daily basis. With regular eruptions, you can hear the rumbling and see steam rising as lava flows down the sides of the volcano.

Getting some pampering

One of the best places to take in the Arenal Volcano's awe-inspiring fireworks is at La Fortuna, a tiny town located near the foot of the volcano. This is the perfect place to kick back and relax with your Costa Rica car rentals in the area's superb beauty. You will find that La Fortuna is a touristy place but fortunately it retains much of its original Tico charm. You will also find with your Costa Rica car rentals that there are also many natural hot springs here as well as resorts where one can pamper themselves taking a long relaxing soak amidst beautiful orchid gardens.

For the fishermen

Across from the Arenal sits the sparkling Laguna de Arenal, a delight for sports fishermen and avid windsurf enthusiasts traveling with Costa Rica car rentals. One of the best places in the world to go windsurfing as the breeze here is very consistent, this lake transforms into a windsurfer's paradise from December to April with an unbelievable view of the Arenal in the distance. This lake is also home to many freshwater fish including the Rainbow bass locally known as guapote that can weigh up to 4 kg! So get ready to reel in a big one when you travel with your Costa Rica car rentals to the Laguna de Arenal.

For the nature lovers

For nature lovers, the Arenal region also offers numerous hiking and trekking trails near the volcano where Costa Rica car rentals travelers can see some stunning waterfalls, gushing rivers, and beautiful plant and wildlife. Just north of this area you will find the Ca?o Negro Nature Reserve that is also definitely worth a visit. You can arrange a trip from either Nuevo Arenal or Tilaran, which offer all day tours, where you board a bus and get transported to the river, from where you head downstream along with the guide to see a variety of animals and birds, including monkeys, toucans, alligators, and much more. This is definitely not a sight to miss when you are in Laguna de Arenal with your Costa Rica car rentals.

Arenal Observatory Lodge

Built in 1987, the Arenal observatory belongs to the University of Costa Rica and offers scientists the chance to study Arenal from a relatively safe location on a ridge. Volcanologists from all over the world have come to study this volcano. In addition to scientists, many travelers visit Arenal. You too can get up close and personal with the Arenal Volcano when you travel with your Costa Rica car rentals by staying in the lodge that is on location. The lodge is the only place inside Arenal Volcano National Park where visitors can get a bed. The lodge offers accommodation, food, a small museum, guided tours, spa treatments on this 347 hectare (850 acre) site. Because the Arenal Observatory Lodge is positioned to the west, the views of the eruptions are excellent. You might want to avoid the lodge if you are a light sleeper as there may be constant rumbling at night.