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Set on a lush hillside overlooking Arenal volcano, this elegant family-friendly hotel has spectacular mountain and rainforest views from just about every villa. These sit in carefully tended, semi-wild jungle gardens visited by hummingbirds and parakeets.
Wooden walkways lead through the trees – giving guests close-up contact with nature. Villas for couples or families – with palm-thatch roofs and lush hardwood floors open onto private balcony-terraces with Jacuzzis or baths. The hotel has one of the region’s best spas.
The hotel is located off the winding mountain road that connects La Fortuna town and the Arenal Volcano. The surrounding hills are largely covered in forest, with lodges occupying some of the neighbouring properties.
It feels secluded, yet Arenal mountain, La Fortuna’s restaurants and bars, the hot springs and the canopy walkways and ziplines are all under 30 minutes away.
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Alajuela Province, Costa Rica[6.4 miles]
Shrouding Costa Rica’s most impressive volcano, this forested national park is cut with hiking trails, filled with waterfalls and offers adventures from zip-lining to canopy walkways.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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Arenal National Park, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica[7.2 miles]
A beautiful 75m-high waterfall that drops into a refreshing, clear-water pool surrounded by moss-covered boulders. A wonderful place to swim.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
El Castillo, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica[11.4 miles]
This small centre just outside the Park has atrium habitats housing hundreds of colourful rainforest butterflies, as well as other small rainforest fauna and an orchid exhibit. You’ll leave with a full appreciation of the extraordinarily diverse range of butterflies you may not see in the wild. Open daily.
Best for ages: 4+ | £11
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Costa Rica
Rainforests, powdery beaches, white-water rivers and towering volcanoes: this relaxed Central American country offers exceptional wilderness adventures in stunning landscapes.
