Arenal Volcano & Monteverde

Monteverde Located a five-hour drive from San José , heading north and 5,000 ft above sea level, is the mystical cloud forest. In over 26,000 acres of protected wilderness you will get in touch with Mother Nature.

In Monteverde, you will find 100 species of mammals, 500 types of butterflies, and 2,500 plant species, exotic ferns, orchids, jaguars, ocelots, tapirs and howler monkeys.

Monteverde is known as the birdwatchers paradise, with more than 400 species of birds. Birding in this area is an experience in which you will hear the song of the Bellbird, see the color of the Emerald Toucan and admire the flight of the Quetzal.

Guided walks; visits to the butterfly garden, orchid farm and serpentarium; trips through the tree canopy, horseback riding and mountain biking are just some of the activities you can do in this friendly town.

Arenal Volcano

The northern mountains of Costa Rica are home to the world-famous Arenal Volcano National Park.

Arenal Volcano is the main attraction. On clear nights, visitors can watch the extraordinary activity bursting from the top of the cone, when explosions in the crater launch incandescent lava to the sky. People from around the world come just to see the burning lava flow down the face of the volcano after a spectacular eruption.

This area is filled with rain forest, waterfalls, lakes, rivers and caverns where outdoorsy visitors will enjoy whitewater rafting, canopy adventures, river excursions, sport fishing, kayaking and hiking.

To relax your muscles after the adventure, just go to the thermal rivers, hot springs or any of the luxury spas found throughout the area.