All that volcanic activity means natural hot springs are prevalent within and outside the park. Two favorites include Tabacón ...

SPONSORED — One of Costa Rica’s most notable natural features is the Arenal Volcano. This impressive volcano resides within the 29,960-acre Arenal Volcano National Park. Although the volcano entered ...

Courtesy of Olger (“Koky”) Aragón V. LA FORTUNA, Alajuela — At an estimated 7,000 years old, Arenal is a volcano in diapers, dating from around the time agriculture developed in ancient Egypt. By ...

Rising smoke from Arenal Volcano caught the attention of tourists and area residents this week, but while the volcano’s misty top might be nice to look at, experts assure that the famous colossus is ...

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Ever wanted to vacation in a rain forest? This new villa-rental service in Costa Rica can help you out. Arenal Hills, a vacation-home development company, recently unveiled its brand-new rental ...

There are dozens of trails in the region but hiking Arenal National Park on the lake side of the volcano offers the chance to lose oneself in nature. There are newly improved steps leading to viewing ...

Opened in 2007, Arenal Springs is one of several resorts in the Arenal area that offer thermal pools set in landscaped gardens with stunning views of Arenal Volcano. Unlike other properties, the ...

Costa Rica's beaches often get the spotlight from vacationers prioritizing pura vida, where the good life is served up in full at an accessible destination that still manages to feel exotic. However, ...