Located in the northern region of Costa Rica, a 3-½ hour drive from San José (105 km/66 miles) and 23 km/14.5 miles from La Fortuna downtown. This lodge was established in 1987 in order to study the volcano on a site that was chosen by scientists due to its proximity and safety. The Observatory is located at 2.7 km (1.6 miles) south of the volcano and faces it on a ridge crest at an elevation of 2,428 feet.

The lodge has a total of 42 rooms. 5 of them are fully equipped for disabled travelers, including rooms, bathrooms, hallways, parking areas and a swimming pool designed accordingly. 4 Smithsonian rooms feature one king size bed, modern private bath w/hot water and over-sized windows. 10 Smithsonian rooms are accessible via a 134-foot suspension bridge through a small patch of rainforest. These rooms have two queen size beds, huge walls and two sitting chairs on the porch. The new 15 standard rooms include twoqueen size beds, private bath w/hot water and a porch with view of the volcano or lake Arenal.  For those seeking more spacious accommodations the lodge offers 6 junior suites furnished with two king size beds, living room, coffee-maker, mini-fridge, and panoramic views of the volcano.  For large groups or families La Casona and White Hawk Villa are ideal options. Originally a family farmhouse, La Casona features a large common sitting room with a fireplace, a spacious front porch with volcano view, two full bathrooms and five rooms with either queen-sized beds or bunk beds. White Hawk Villa located approximately 800 meters from the lodge, is a big house with a spectacular view of the volcano and the lake, with a capacity for 8 guests. The two individual rooms "Trogon" and "Toucan” have one double bed and a cradle-bed each and their own bathroom w/hot water. The villa also has a living room with a sofa bed, a dining room and an equipped kitchen.

Among the facilities the hotel offers 270 acres of primary rainforest with well-marked trails, 400 acres of reforestation projects, and 200 acres of working farmlands, one bar and one restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, safety box, laundry service, gift shop, parking, and transportation if required. Some of the activities this area has to offer include: exploring the lava flow trail, taking night tours to marvel at the fluorescent live lava flows, horseback riding through the varied terrain and immense natural beauty of the region, taking a tour to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, canoeing on Cerro Chato Lake in the crater of an extinct volcano or soaking in the nearby hot springs.

The Hotel is located in the Northern Region of the country, 3 hours (105 Km / 90miles) from San José and 7km (4.35 miles) from La Fortuna town. It offers a total of 118 rooms including standard, superior, and suite options, all surrounded by exuberant and spacious gardens and green areas visited by different bird species. The superior bungalows have the best view of the Arenal Volcano. Each standard room has a private bathroom w/hot water, a/c, small refrigerator, telephone, cable TV, safety box, and private balcony with direct view of the Volcano. The Superior bungalows are bigger than the standard rooms and offer a slightly better view of the volcano, being located higher on the property. They are equipped with private bathroom w/hot water, a small refrigerator, cable TV, telephone, a/c, and a large covered porch. Bungalows feature 2 queen size beds. There are also some deluxe bungalows adapted for disabled people with access ramps and adapted bathrooms. Suites offer a private Jacuzzi, living room area, and kitchen.

Among the facilities and services the hotel offers natural trails, canopy tour with 12 platforms, tour operator, souvenir shop, spa, sauna, gym, internet connection at the lobby, laundry service, parking area, 2 restaurants (one serving international cuisine, and one specializing in steaks), bar, 3 swimming pools, and 11 thermal water pools.

Some of the activities this area has to offer include horseback riding to the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding properties, Caño Negro wildlife refuge, white water rafting, La Fortuna waterfall, Tabacon hot springs, boat rides through the Arenal lagoon, fishing, horseback riding to Monteverde, Venado caves, hiking to Cerro Chato, Celeste river, Canopy tours and much more.

Located only 3 hours from San José (170km/106miles) and 7 km (4miles) from La Fortuna, the Arenal Springs Hotel offers the perfect combination of relaxation, comfort and exuberant tropical sceneries, as well as a wonderful view of the Arenal Volcano.

The hotel features 87 colonial style rooms, 4 of which are specially designed for handicapped people.  Each room has its own terrace with rocking chairs,large sliding bay windows, king or queen size beds, a/c, cable TV, ceiling fan, telephone, coffee maker, security box, private bathroom w/hot water, hairdryer, and amenities.

The Restaurant offers a variety of national and international dishes in a completely natural ambiance with magnificent view of the Arenal Volcano. The Hotel offers a swimming pool for adults and one for children, wet bar, souvenir store, laundry service, Internet service (at the lobby, the restaurant and the wet bar), private transportation (a van with capacity for 10 persons), meeting room, parking, spa, beautiful lush gardens and trails.

Some of the activities include: visit to Caño Negro, rafting, canopy, rappelling, fishing, visit to Celeste River, tour to the Venado Caves, tour to the Río Fortuna Waterfall, hanging bridges, hikes to the volcano or to the rain forest, mountain biking, quads – ATV and horseback riding to the volcano or the rain forest.

The El Silencio del Campo Hotel is located 3 hours from San José (170km / 106miles) and 4km (2.5miles) from La Fortuna in San Carlos.  It has 17 cottages spread out over the property.  Each one has 2 queen size beds, air conditioning, cable TV, coffee maker, safety deposit box, mini-fridge, hair dryer, private terrace and a wonderful view of the volcano. The facilities the hotel offers include: 2 swimming pools, one for adults and one for children, a terrace with chairs surrounded by the spacious gardens, bar and a restaurant.

Some of the activities this area offers are: walks, visit to the Arenal Volcano National Park, horseback riding, canopy and fishing. Some of the activities on offer include: Caño Negro Tour, Arenal Volcano hike tour, horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal hanging bridges, canopy, boat rides on the Arenal Lake, Sky Tram and Sky Trek.

Natural Lodge Caño Negro is located in Caño Negro Village, near the town of Los Chiles, about 4 hours drive (217 km) from San Jose. The lodge is surrounded by exuberant tropical gardens and has direct access to the pristine canals of the Caño Negro refuge. It offers 22 deluxe rooms with elegant furniture, private bathroom with hot running water, air conditioning, and ceiling fan, telephone and security box. Facilities offered by the lodge include: restaurant offering national and international meals, bar, swimming pool, wet bar, Jacuzzi, volleyball and badminton field, mini-golf, table-tennis, meeting room, a large entertainment area and laundry. It also offers a variety of activities such as sportfishing, birdwatching walks, horseback riding, cultural walks and tours to Rio Celeste or Caño Negro National Refuge and tours to Nicaragua.

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Prices based on double occupancy range from $215.33 to $535.40
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MONTAÑA DE FUEGO, ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & CAÑO NEGRO - La Fortuna

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This hotel lays 9km from La Fortuna de San Carlos, on the way to the Arenal Volcano, and just three hours ((105 Km / 90miles) from San José. The rustic wood rooms are comfortable, elegant and are surrounded by beautiful gardens.

There are 64 rooms and suites, all equipped with a telephone, A/C, private bathroom w/ hot water, mini bar, cable TV, safety deposit, and a terrace with a view of the Volcano. The suites have further facilities such as hair dryer, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, Jacuzzi, sitting room and an additional terrace overlooking the mountain.

Facilities and services include a restaurant with a panoramic view of the volcano, souvenir shop, meeting room, laundry service, swimming pool for adults and children, parking lot and spa. The spa has an indoor Jacuzzi, sauna and massage parlor also offering natural remedies. Internet connection is available at the lobby and the hotel provides private transportation to different areas.

A range of activities are available directly from the hotel including tours of the Arenal Volcano, walks to the National Park and rafting in Peñas Blancas and Sarapiquí.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $128.03 to $244.45
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This cozy family-run hotel is located in the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos in the northern region of the country 170 Km / 106 miles from San José on a nice mountain road (about a 3 ½ hour drive). 

It has 34 rooms, each with a private bathroom with hot water, cable TV, a/c and fan. Guests have access to a parking lot, private security, swimming pool, and Jacuzzi, wireless and fixed internet at no extra charge, tour desk, beautiful gardens, free coffee and tea. In addition, the hotel has three balconies and an observatory deck from which visitors may observe the majestic Arenal Volcano (the area’s main attraction), many restaurants nearby, laundry service, safe deposit, mailbox, local calls and friendly staff. Activities include guided tours to the Tabacón thermal springs, the Arenal Volcano, horseback riding, and tours to Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve (excellent for birdwatchers).

The hotel is located in Monteverde, 168 km/ 105 miles or a 3½ - 4 hour drive from San Jose.  Belmar is a typical mountain hotel, consisting of 2 Austrian Chalet-style buildings with wood paneling and French doors. It offers spectacular views and personalized service in a comfortable, rustic atmosphere coupled with the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

The hotel has 28 rooms that include 2 queen beds; private bathroom w/hot water, phone and most rooms have a private balcony with spectacular views of the Gulf of Nicoya or the rainforest.

The hotel features a bar and restaurant, Jacuzzi, a private trail to the forest, laundry service, room service, meeting room, parking area, beautiful gardens, Internet access near the reception desk, and a pool table.

In appreciation of Costa Rica’s natural heritage, the meals from the restaurant are homemade (bread, granola, marmalade) with ingredients produced locally (dairy products, coffee, fruits, and vegetables).

Some of the activities offered are: tours to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, horseback tours, tours inside CASEM, coffee tours, cheese factory tours, amphibian and reptile tours, canopy tours, walkways, butterfly garden tour, hummingbird garden tours, and natural history walks.

Located in the natural sanctuary of Monteverde, in a well-maintained, beautiful garden, about four hours (160 km / 99 miles) away from San José.
The hotel offers 23 Cabins, featuring private bathroom w/hot water and are fully equipped with kitchen, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, and safe box.  The cabins are built apart from each other, guaranteeing maximum privacy.

There are 2 Standard cabins for 2-3 guests, 17 Family cabins for 6 guests, and 4 Junior cabins for 2-4 guests, featuring also hair dryers and cable TV. There is 1 apartment with safe box, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms w/hot water, and does not include the features listed above.  The hotel does not have a restaurant but within a walking distance, guests will find restaurants serving Costa Rican and international cuisine.

Activities offered include horseback riding tours, hikes to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Santa Elena Rainforest Reserve, Canopy Tour, Sky Walk and Sky Trek, a Butterfly Garden, and an Orchid Garden, among others. Services include wireless Internet access, parking area and laundry service.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge is located in the mountainous region of Monteverde, about a 3 ½ - 4 hour drive, 105 miles/168 km from San José. The last 1 ½ hours (37 km/22.9miles) will be a real mountain experience, as you travel along a narrow dirt mountain road.

This lodge features a total of 20 rooms; all have one double and one single bed, as well as private bathroom with hot water. The rooms are surrounded by lush vegetation. Telephone service is available at the reception desk, and there is a TV in the lounge (the rooms do not have TVs since the aim is to provide a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere in which nature can be fully appreciated.) Other facilities include bar and restaurant service, horseback riding tours, the Canopy Tour (sliding along wires that hang from one treetop to another), as well as the lodge's 5 Km/3.10 mile private trails, and 70 acres of primary and secondary forests. The restaurant has a good view of the Gulf of Nicoya.

The De Lucia Inn Hotel and Restaurant is located in Monteverde, about 185 km/115 miles from San Jose and 2.5 km (1.56 miles) from Santa Elena. This is a small, family-run establishment that prides itself on personal service, and is just a five-minute walk from the Ecological Farm and Monteverde Butterfly Garden. The warm and cozy hotel is full of rustic charm and has 28 beautiful rooms in a quiet convenient location; each features queen size and single beds, private hot water baths, natural cedar wood finish and telephone.

Services available at De Lucia are laundry, room service and they also organize activities such as hiking, including professionally-guided horseback rides or nature hikes, treetop canopy tours or Sky Trek adventures, even shopping for hand-crafted products from local artists.

The De Lucia Restaurant, which is adjacent to the hotel, has earned a reputation in the Monteverde area for providing its own unique blend of good food in a comfortable, spacious, open-air setting. They serve local and international gourmet cuisine, including vegetarian dishes made with fresh, natural ingredients.  All meals include complimentary tortilla appetizers.

Hotel El Establo, approximately a 3½ - 4 hour drive from San Jose (160km/99miles), is situated in the heart of the tourist zone of Monteverde, 7km (4.37miles) from the Santa Elena Rain Forest and 4km/2.5miles from the Monteverde Cloud Forest. El Establo is a Quaker / Costa Rican family-owned Lodge with 155 comfortable rooms, including 130 Deluxe, 20 suites and 5 Honeymoon suites, divided between six separate buildings. All the rooms include private bathroom with hot water, coffee maker, alarm clock, balcony or patio, closet, orthopedic mattresses, telephone, safety box, wall-to-wall carpeting, small refrigerator hairdryer and TV.

The Deluxe rooms are 50 meters squared and feature a balcony and one king size bed or two queen size beds. The Suites are 70 meters squared and have a loft with a king size bed, one queen bed and one twin bed, private balcony, lounge area with rocking chairs, wood furnishings and spacious bathrooms. The Honeymoon suites are 50 meters squared have a Jacuzzi, one king size bed, telephone, private balcony with the best views of the area, wood furnishings and rocking chairs.

Hotel facilities feature an International restaurant “Las Riendas” with seating for 180 people and an International restaurant “Laggus” with seating for 100 people. First hotel with an “eco-friendly” sewage deposit plant, private water system, with natural spring water exclusive to the hotel, auxiliary power plant and computer-assisted underground electrical system. Services and facilities the hotel offers include: private canopy tour, tennis court, basketball court, one lake, hiking trails, parking, transportation services within the facilities, 24-hour security, ice machine, 2 heated indoor pools, spa with jacuzzi, credit cards acceptance, restaurant and mailing service.

The hotel is located in a 35-acre/14 hectare farm in Monteverde, a 3 ½ - 4 hour drive (105 miles) from San José. Fonda Vela is one of the closest hotels to the entrance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (only about 3 Km/1.8 miles away). It has spacious wooden-built rooms with private bathroom, hot water, hair dryer, balcony, safety deposit, TV and telephone. There are 20 standard rooms and 20 junior suites (equipped with either two double beds or one king and one queen size bed) that come with living room, sofa and small refrigerator. The Junior Suites are more spacious than the Standard rooms and have been built recently.

Facilities include a bar; 2 restaurants: one accommodating up to 100 people and serving excellent home cooking and international cuisine, and another that is smaller (open only for dinners), with a more romantic atmosphere, a fireplace, candle-lit tables, and capacity for 60 people; panoramic lounge; TV room, conference room with capacity for 50 people; and guided horseback rides.

Some of the attractions in Monteverde are: The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Cheese Factory, the Butterfly Farm, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, and CASEM Craft Shop, Hanging bridges, canopy, horseback riding.

Hotel Montaña Monteverde is located in the mountainous region of Monteverde, 1400 meters/4592 feet above sea level, and a 3 ½ - 4-hour drive (105 miles/168 km) from San José. The last 1-hour (27 km/15 miles) are along a dirt road. The more adventurous traveler is sure to enjoy this “untamed” road and its amazing landscape. Four wheel drive cars are highly recommended, especially during the rainy season (from April to the end of November).

The hotel offers a total of 47 comfortable rooms, 12 of which are standard rooms and 35 Superior rooms. All the rooms have a private bathroom with hot water. Standard rooms have either one single and one double bed, or one double and two single beds. Superior rooms feature, in addition to the above-mentioned facilities a King size bed, a private balcony, cable TV, mini bar hair dryer and bathtub. Other hotel services include a common Jacuzzi and sauna, conference room (accommodating up to 50 people), bar, restaurant, reading area, laundry service, safety deposit box at the reception, trails and a small pond along the lodge’s 15 hectare/ 37 acre private reserve.

Further activities offered include horseback riding tours, hikes to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Santa Elena Rainforest Reserve, Canopy Tour, Sky Walk and Sky Trek, a Butterfly Garden, and an Orchid Garden, among others. Due to its geographical conditions, temperatures can drop to 12º C/53.6 ºF, therefore, we recommend you bring at least a jacket, and a raincoat (after all, it is the rainforest!).

Trapp Family Lodge is located in the mountainous region of Monteverde, about a 3½ - 4 hour drive from San José (160 Km/99 miles). This is the closest hotel to the beautiful Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The Trapp Family Lodge boasts of a comfortable rustic atmosphere where guests can enjoy a wonderful and peaceful stay.

The hotel offers 18 Superior rooms each with panoramic views of the forest, private bathroom with hot water, telephone, hair dryer and two queen size beds. They also offer family rooms with 1 double and 3 single beds, and 8 Mountain Suites: each with a spectacular view of the Monteverde Reserve, private bathroom with bathtub and hot water, mini bar, TV, hairdryer and phone. Two queen size beds or 1 king size bed available.

The hotel features also a restaurant and a bar, safety deposit box at the reception, laundry service, guided tours, parking lot, Internet access, pleasant living room and smoking room.  Some of the attractions in Monteverde are the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Cheese Factory, the Butterfly Farm, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, and CASEM Craft Shop.

Hotel El Bambú is a small friendly hotel operated by a Costa Rican family located in the heart of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, at 82 km / 51 miles (1,5 to 2 hours by car) from the capital city San José. It offers 30 comfortable rooms that include 13 Standard rooms with air conditioning, ceiling fan, security box, telephone, cable TV and private bathroom with hot water, 17 Superior rooms with air conditioning type Mini-split, wide terrace, queen size beds, security box, telephone, cable TV and private bathroom with hot water.

Other facilities and services the hotel offers include laundry service, internet, WIFI, fax service, room service, private parking, large swimming pool, bar, "a la carte" restaurant, meeting facilities, game room. Some of the activities include safari tour on the Sarapiquí River, canopy, biking tours, tours to La Selva and to Tortuguero National Park.

La Quinta is located in La Virgen de Sarapiquí, approximately 92 km/57 miles from San José (a 2 hour drive on paved roads). This family-run lodge has 33 rooms with either two or three beds, ceiling fan, telephone, safety security box, private bathroom with hot water, and a balcony with view to the gardens. 15 of these 33 rooms are on Superior rooms category and include air conditioning. 18 rooms are on Standard rooms with ceiling fan. They are all surrounded by tropical gardens, which attract a diverse range of birds. La Quinta offers a quiet and friendly atmosphere. All rooms are connected to the main house through sidewalks.  The main building offers an air-conditioned dining room, swimming pool, souvenir shop, a game room, Spa, meeting room and a bar.  Laundry service is also offered at this lodge.  La Quinta de Sarapiquí Lodge is a great base for excursions to nearby attractions.  Some of the activities offered at the lodge are:  ¨La Galería¨, a spectacular insect museum where visitors can admire different local species, a butterfly house, a frog garden, a vegetable garden. Some of the activities offered at the lodge are mountain biking, boat trips, horseback riding, hiking on the nearby trails, bird watching, tubing in the river and rafting.

Its environmental conditions (rainy and humid) make this an ideal location for the development of a wide range of animal and plant species.  Thus the region boasts of some of the richest biodiversity in the country.  In addition, clients may choose from a variety of tours such as the Aerial Tram, Braulio Carrillo National Park, La Paz waterfall, banana, pineapple and heart of palm plantations.

The Lodge is located in la Virgen of Sarapiquí, 1.5 hr 85 km (55 miles) form San José. Tucked away in the middle of a tropical rainforest, and surrounded only by the magic of nature is the Sarapiqui’s Rainforest Lodge, a new and revolutionary concept in ecotourism. Here the barrier between nature and man-made construction has been broken down allowing for the harmonious interplay of exterior and interior decoration and architecture. 

The lodge has 40 deluxe rooms, 32 of which have been recently renovated and feature thatched-roofs, modelled on the pre-Columbian style houses known as “palenques”.  Each “palenque” comes with 1 double bed or 2 singles, a fan (A/C in 8 of the rooms), private bathroom, hot water (heated by a natural solar heating system) and a balcony. Other Facilities include safety-deposit boxes at reception, bilingual staff, room service, laundry service, rent-a-car service and Wi-Fi Internet (new). In addition, the centre has got a new waterfall-style swimming pool featuring tanning beds all around it.

It also offers a bar with a TV lounge and 2 restaurants: a buffet one, the “Zeledón”, a thatched ranch with capacity for 88 people –ideal for group activities. In addition to this, there is a second restaurant called “El Sereno”, offering “a la carte” gourmet style food and seating for 52 people. There is also a Museum of Indigenous Cultures with a 72-person theatre where guests may enjoy the film Man and Nature in Pre-Columbian Costa Rica, as well as admire the museum’s anthropological collection. Guests can also visit the new “Rancho Maleku”, a 60-people conference / seminar room that shows the “Kapi Kapi Tour”, an indigenous cultural presentation about the Archaeological Park “Alma Ata”, which features 850 year old tombs.

There are many activities to choose from during your stay, such as a visit to the Tirimbina Biological Reserve, where by means of well-kept trails, you can reach the heart of a 300-he rainforest.

Located in Chilamate de Sarapiqui, 96 km / 60 miles (approximately 2 hour drive) from San Jose, on a large and private tract of virgin tropical rainforest and rich secondory-growth habitats. It is adjacent to Braulio Carrillo National Park and La Selva Organization for Tropical Studies.

Selva Verde is a rainforest lodge, which is dedicated to educating its guests on the wonders and natural beauty of Costa Rica's tropical rainforest. Beyond its roughly 190 acres of preserved rainforest, the lodge boasts of a resident naturalist, local guides and an ever-expanding reference library.

The Lodge has 45 well-maintained double rooms with private bathroom, hot water, hair dryer, telephone, safety box, and spacious wooden balconies. 5 of these are bungalows that can comfortably fit 4 people each and have also air conditioning.

The hotel features a restaurant with a splendid view to the Sarapiquí River; bar, conference room, gift shop, laundry service at additional cost, Internet connection, swimming pool, parking area, and transportation. 

While at Selva Verde, visitors may schedule an array of activities suited to every interest and ability, from relaxing in a hammock to canoeing on the Sarapiquí River, or hiking Selva Verde's rainforest trails with a resident naturalist.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $98.94 to $145.49
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If you wish to experience the rain forest firsthand then Sueño Azul Resort in the Sarapiqui region, located only 70 km / 44 miles from San José, is the perfect spot for you. Two lakes and a river cross the property, providing the perfect setting for the 64 beautifully decorated rooms; 11 of which come equipped with ac, and 2 of which are Junior Suites. Each room offer 1 king size bed and a sofa bed or 2 queen size beds, a terrace, private bath with hot water,  hair dryer and a fan.  The Junior Suites are additionally equipped with air conditioning, safety box and Jacuzzi. The rustic decoration combines wood with other organic materials. There is a restaurant specializing in Costa Rican and International cuisine, two bars, two swimming pools, Jacuzzi, spa, yoga studio, meeting room, safety box at the reception and an open thatched ranch. Additional services such as laundry, a souvenir shop and parking lot are available. You will find plenty of opportunity to enjoy bird watching, the landscape, the butterfly farm, nature trails, horseback rides and fishing.

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