Arenal Volcano

Arena Volcano

At under 4,000 years old, Volcan Arenal is the youngest volcanic mountain in Costa Rica. Presumed extinct before a 1968 earthquake re-awakened it, the mountain produced regular, low-level eruptions, before quieting again in 2012. These Strombolian events were often accompanied by low rumbles, ash plumes, and spectacular ejections of glowing rock and cinder.

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What to do in Arenal

This area offers relaxing and recharging opportunities such as bathing in volcanic hot spring pools as well as a variety of adventure options.

LANDED arranges privately guided experiences with our clients’ unique interests in mind. We’ve tailored experiences such as:

• Caving tours
• Class II-III white-water rafting
• Cooking lessons with a local chef, learning preparations such as tortillas, salsa-making, and typical “gallos”
• Dining at a Treetop restaurant
• Horseback riding
• Lake-fishing, paddleboarding, and kayaking on Lake Arenal
• Picnic lunches in scenic locations
• Privately guided bird-watching tours
• Visits to a sloth rescue center and volunteers to feed and care for these special creatures
• Volcano natural history hikes
• Waterfall hikes
• Waterfall rappelling
• Wildlife tours along nature trails and suspension bridges
• Ziplining canopy adventures

What is the Weather Like?

Costa Rica is located in the tropics and close to the equator and is considered a rainforest country with warm temperatures being characteristic throughout the year. There are two well-defined seasons:

Dry Season: December – April
Green Season: May – November

La Fortuna has relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year. The average daily highs range from 81°F to 88°F year-round, while the average lows range from 68°F to 76°F. Rain is more frequent than in other areas in Costa Rica and it can be rainy even during the dry season months.

These averages are changing, please check extended weather forecasts using your favorite weather app prior to departure.

Getting There

Arenal is approximately 3.5 hours from either international airport, San Jose or Liberia.

Local flights are available from San José and Liberia. LANDED can cut travel time with other destinations in Costa Rica with private charter flights.

For domestic flights within Costa Rica, you will most likely be traveling on a small aircraft which imposes weight restrictions on luggage, typically 25 pounds per person.

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