Activities: Hot Springs
“Let’s go somewhere fun – I’d love to go fishing and do some cool adventure tours, but I’ll leave it up to you.” And with that simple request, I knew exactly where I’d be taking my little sister on her first visit to Costa Rica: Arenal. One of my all-time favorite vacation spots, it is the epicenter of adrenaline-pumping activities and hedonistic pleasures, all wrapped into one explosive destination. Less than three hours from my hometown of Atenas, Arenal is the ideal choice when you’re short on time.
We hit the ground running, and in the …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region, Recent Trips »
Activities: Canopy Tours, Day Spas, Hot Springs, Sport Fishing, Volcanoes, Waterfall Rappelling »
I woke up and practically bounced out of bed. Today, after a volcano hike, I would head to Baldi Hot Springs and, finally, to a highly-awaited and much anticipated spa treatment at Montana de Fuego’s En Gadi Spa. I felt like a kid in the weeks leading up to her birthday: nervous, excited and more than ready for it to be time already.
The bus picked me up at 8:15 sharp, and I introduced myself to my friends for the day, two Italian men and a family of four from California. I hadn’t had many opportunities …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »
Activities: Day Spas, Hiking, Hot Springs, Volcanoes »
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 »
