In Costa Rica we do not have well defined the climatic seasons, however, there are two major ones that classically mark this tropical country: rainy and dry. Being a tropical place, the rain use to be present most time of the year, getting drier principally from January to May. These are important months to visit La Fortuna and enjoying photos of the Arenal Volcano, from anywhere you stay, like the park in downtown, a Hotel or the Arenal Lake. By the other hand is very flexible to get sunny some mornings or afternoons while the rest months of the year.

Every moment the volcano is cleared and I am just surrounding is good for getting new images for my personal album.

Local bands of La Fortuna

We are celebrating 188 years of independent life, during which our predecessors’ generations conformed this wonderful nation.

Dozens of Costa Rican families met in downtown La Fortuna to admire the colorful chariots and the different local bands.
The day was totally clear and the Arenal Volcano was witness of this celebration.

We had the opportunity to take some pictures to show you our culture and the way we commemorate our most important days.

¡Vivan Siempre el Trabajo y la Paz!

Manuel Antonio Costa Rica

The day was very sunny and perfect to enjoy the beach. Even though we are in low season, we could see many tourists that day. During our walk in the park I got very impressed by the great amount of wildlife, as well as the many exuberant plants and big trees the park has. To be honest, I saw more animals than in Monteverde Reserve, where I have been a couple of times.

Just minutes after we leave the park’s main entrance, we could appreciate a friendly sloth getting off a tree. A tourist from North America told me that it seemed the animal was waiting for us to take him a picture, and I did it. This was the result:

Friendly sloth

Nice ah???

Here are also some examples of photos I took during our 3 hours walk. If you like photography as I do, Manuel Antonio National Park is a really nice place to express your talent.

Photos of Manuel Antonio Park

If you are going to Manuel Antonio from La Fortuna it will take you around 5 hours by car and from San Jose 3.5 hours. The road is in perfect conditions.

Enjoy Costa Rica and keep yout world clean!

House sized boulders can be seen careening down the sides at tremendous speeds. It makes a sound like a large dump truck spilling a load of gravel. Personally I’ve done the lava walk four times and each and every time I am awe struck yet again.

Arenal Volcano Crater

Sometimes our visitors ask us which of them include hot springs on its facilities and in the list below you can find the answer.

Hope it helps!

1 - Tabacon
Tabacon Grand Spa has one of the most impressive experiences in natural thermals waters around the world, surrounded by waterfalls and tropical gardens.

Tabacon Grand Spa

2 - Arenal Kioro
Arenal Kioro Hotel and Resort owns a private complex called Titoku Hot Springs, located only 3 km from the hotel. It combines 8 mineral pools with hydro-massages, a bar, showers and lockers. The hotel offers free shuttle service to the hot springs.

Arenal Kioro Hotel

3 - The Springs Resort
The hotel provides 19 hot mineral springs and pools amid the tropical forest, with temperatures ranging from 76°F to 103°F. The Springs Resort is located 3 km from the main road, on a private property.

The Springs Resort

4 - Royal Corin
The Hotel Royal Corin offers 4 outdoor Jacuzzis and 3 thermal mineral pools with different temperatures. They also feature a sauna under waterfalls watered by a natural river.

Hotel Royal Corin

5 - Arenal Paraiso
Hotel Arenal Paraiso is the most affordable lodging option in the Arenal area with hot springs included. They offer 14 swimming pools, which 11 of them are mineral waters.

Hotel Arenal Paraiso

6 - Los Lagos Hotel Spa & Resort
Boasting an incredible view of Arenal Volcano, Hotel Los Lagos offers a main thermal pool with an attractive water slide, 6 hot springs pools and 2 hydro massage hot tubs. They are all coming from pristine waters of the rain forest, at the skirts of the volcano.

Hotel Los Lagos

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Other options:
If you are not staying in any of the hotels above you can visit other hot springs in Arenal to take advantage of the many benefits of emerging yourself into natural hot waters. Have the opportunity to relax your body and mind.

Tabacon Hot Springs, Baldi Hot Springs, The Springs thermal waters, Eco Thermals or Titoku hot springs.

Enjoy the Volcano!

Caiman

The guide with a great knowledge in the area did that the group of stranger people were only one. In fact; some foreigners asked for my help to take them some photos, later I did the same with them!!!. Now we interchange pics between us by e-mail.

Safari Float Peñas Blancas River

Besides what we learned while we were when asking to the guide on each thing that noticed interesting out of the explanation that he was giving us throughout the quiet river; we had a boy very funny, responsible and careful with every detail and need that we had while the route.

If you want to enjoy the nature in a safe and funny way, safari float is and will be the best option for you.

Just take a look this photo I took with my camera.

Perdido Springs (Lost Springs)

During my inspection, I could noticed the great amount of facilities the hotel offers to its guests; a gym, spa, laundry, Internet, souvenir shop, 4 restaurants, an elevator, casino, a game area and very soon the will be opening a Wildlife Preserve.

Every room has its own private balcony, where you can enjoy a nice view of the Arenal Volcano with your couple or family. The room also includes Satellite TV with 37″ flat screen, safe, mini bar and wi-fi.

The funny part of my visit to the Springs Resort took place at the “Lost springs”area. There is a water flume called the”Monkey Slide” and if you are not afraid of this kind of things, you should try this as I did. In fact, two children did it dozens of times.

Monkey Slide at Springs Resort

I compare this hotel with Tabacon Resort and Arenal Kioro hotel, being the most luxuries hotels in La Fortuna Costa Rica.

Important note:
The hotel has areas still under construction, but they do not affect your privacy and comfort.

We will be posting information regarding the activity of the Arenal Volcano, as well as photos and videos of the area.

Keep in touch.