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 Tabacon
Hot Springs -
Tabacon Hot Springs has crystal clear waters heated by nearby Arenal
Volcano. They have no sulfur smell! There are many pools with varying
temperatures set within acres of lush vegetation. Relax in warm
waters with wonderful views of Arenal Volcano.
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Canopy
Tours - Rock-climbing harnesses, overhead cables, zipping
suspended amoung the treetops. There are several Canopy Tours
to choose from in this region. They are great adventure, and areavailable
to everyone. No special experience is needed, and it is not rigorous.
If you have overwhelming fear of heights, then do not do
this. Even those with a moderate fear of heights enjoy it immensely.
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La
Fortuna Waterfall - A 200-foot waterfall in a beautiful valley
not far from the town of La Fortuna. You can access it by car,
foot, or on horseback (which is what we recommend). This is a
very scenic waterfall in a heavily-forested valley.
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Fishing
on Lake Arenal - Guapote ("Rainbow Bass"), machaca
and freshwater tarpon are all found in Lake Arenal. Half-day or
full-day trips are available on small bass boats. Fishing is done
with spinners near the shore and by trolling in deeper waters.
You never know how many fish you will catch, but Lake Arenal is
so scenic, it almost doesn't matter!
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Hiking
at Arenal Volcano National Park - While you cannot hike on
Arenal Volcano itself, you can hike all around it. We highly recommend
the "new lava flow" hike from Arenal Observatory Lodge,
which shows the stark contrast between forest and desolate lava
flows. Outstanding guides make this hike exceptional, because
they explain the history of the volcano and its flows in great
detail. Fun and educational!
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Horseback
Riding: The horseback ride to La Fortuna Waterfall is a pleasant
way to see the picturesque ranch land and rainforest in this area.
Once you reach the trailhead, you dismount and hike the steep
but short trail to see the waterfall. Take a swim in the river
if you wish before you remount to return to the stables.
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Arenal
Hanging Bridges: Arenal Hanging Bridges sits in a valley covered
with rainforest near Arenal Volcano with many trails and several
suspension bridges you can walk on to experience the rainforest
canopy. Guides are available and very informative, but you could
do this on your own.
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Arenal
Volcano is one of the World's most active volcanoes - it has been constantly
erupting lava since 1968! The lava flows can make for spectacular viewing,
if you are on the correct side of it! This is a very scenic area, with
several nice hotels and many things to do and see. No trip to Costa Rica
is complete without a visit to Arenal Volcano. 
IT DOESN'T LOOK THAT FAR ON THE MAP!! Roads in Costa Rica
are two lane with slow moving trucks and mountainous terrain. Even
though distances are short, it takes a long time to get from one
place to another. We can plan your trip to minimize the time you
spend on the road.
