Travels to Arenal and La Fortuna
I awoke to sun shining in my window, muscles screaming from yesterday’s mega hike, and excitement for the day’s activities. For the last time, I admired the view of Arenal from my hotel’s grounds. After breakfast, I hopped into the Canoa Aventura van.
On the itinerary for today: Arenal’s Hanging Bridges, a hike to La Fortuna Waterfall, a hike through El Silencio Private Reserve, a stop at a lava viewpoint, and dinner and relaxation at Ecotermales hot springs. Jorge would be my guide for the next 14 hours, and after we introduced ourselves, we were on …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Hiking, Hot Springs, Volcanoes, Waterfalls »
I woke up with the chickens today, ready for my visit to the Venado Caverns. The last time I went sightseeing among stalactites and stalagmites, my age meandered somewhere in the single digits and my mom was holding my hand tightly. Today would be a bit different, and I was excited to go spelunking amidst humid, bat-dwelling caves.
When Alfredo from Desafio Adventures arrived at 7:45 for my early morning pickup, he asked me if I was ready for the big hike ahead. Surprised, I nodded, curious as to how one hikes through caverns. When we …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Hiking, National Parks & Reserves, Waterfalls »
Today was the day. I had been awaiting this morning with equal parts excited expectation and downright dread. I don’t like heights — you could venture so far as to say that I respect them with a healthy (and plentiful) fear — but I love to conquer my acrophobia at every chance. After numerous canopy tours and two adrenaline-pumping Tarzan swings, I had done all I could to prepare myself for today’s early morning activity: Arenal Bungee’s big swing and rocket launcher/catapult.
Despite the delicious scents wafting off the plentiful buffet breakfast at my hotel, my …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »
Activities: Bungee Jumping, Canopy Tours, Volcanoes »
