Activities: Waterfalls
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 »
Arenal is the adventure capital of Costa Rica, and some even say of the world. On the menu for my week-long travels: hiking to Rio Celeste, spelunking at Venado Caverns, becoming a human projectile on Arenal Bungee’s catapult, whitewater rafting on the Balsa River, lava-watching at Arenal Volcano, soaking in volcanic hot springs, and so much more. I was nervous and enthusiastic, prepared to try new activities and enjoy old favorites.
It’s hard to understand Arenal’s awesome offerings until you get here and are craning your neck up at an active volcano, speeding down a foaming …
Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region, Recent Trips »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Bungee Jumping, Canopy Tours, Hiking, Hot Springs, Private Parks & Reserves, Spelunking, Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Whitewater Rafting & Tubing »
