Welcome to Arenal & Northern Lowlands
You know about the region’s main attraction: that now-dormant volcano, surrounded by old lava fields, bubbling hot springs and a stunning lake. Venture further onto the wild rivers and into the tropical jungle of the northern lowlands and you will discover real-life Costa Rica, where agricultural commerce and ecological conservation converge as a work in green progress. Stretching from the borderlands of Nicaragua south to the Cordillera de Tilarán, fincas (farms) of banana, sugarcane and pineapple roll across humid plains. Community tourism lives and breathes here, creating added revenue for a historically farm-based economy. You can spot a macaw in the wild, paddle into roaring rapids and cruise inky lagoons, all with lifelong resident guides, then nest in lodges that double as private rainforest reserves. When the tourist hordes get you down, make your way here for a refreshing blast of rural realism and an invigorating dose of wild beauty.
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Arenal & Northern Lowlands activities
Pura Vida Cooking Class in La Fortuna
We could start early to cook some "Gallo Pinto" -our typical breakfast- a delicious combination of rice and beans with special sauces and chopped onions, cilantro and more spice. We can also practice how to prepare some home "Tortillas", some "Empanadas" to be filled with plantains, cheese, beans or any other surprise. The chicken on Annatto sauce is also a traditional recipe in Costa Rica that we can easily learn and cook for our loved ones. Starting at the afternoon allow us to cook some "Picadillo" which is a combination of different chopped vegetables and other ingredients. May be some "Patacones", or chips of local vegetables. We will choose one of these dishes to learn and create.Come, learn, cook, have fun in a fascinating scenery and take something that you can share with your friends when you get back home.Of course! We cannot end without preparing a very traditional dessert or beverage. Please Enjoy.
Baldi Hot Springs tickets with two meals in Arenal
Amidst the tropical rainforest, these 25 thermal water pools are filled by crystalline waterfalls, for the use and enjoyment of al visitors. The purity of the water will make you feel like you are floating in a oasis of healing, with birds singing all around and the sound of falling water that invites you to relax and recover your wellness and quality of life. Children Enjoy all the benefits of Thermal waters with appropiate games designed for each age group while parents can sit back and relax and enjoy their vacation. A perfect option for a family day, with comfortable facilities surrounded by exuberant gardens and a wide variety of activities. Boost your adrenaline by taking the dare ride these spectacular water slides which start at the highest point of our pool resort and experience a complete wonderful adventure with your whole family combining nature and recreation. Baldi's Xtreme slides with warm thermal water are pur fun where excitement and speed flow from start to finish throughout each ride.
Transfer by boat and car one way to Monteverde
We will pick you up at your hotel and take you to La Laguna de Arenal by minibus, from there we will take a boat to cross to the other side of the lake and there another minibus will wait for us to take us to Monteverde. To transfer to Monteverde we use minibuses that leave from your hotel and transfer you to the Arenal Lagoon. There we will take a boat with capacity for 40 people and with a roof for solar and rain protection. The bus ride takes around 30 munitos and the transfer by boat about 45 minutes. Later, on the other side of the lagoon, another minibus awaits us to take us for an hour and a half to your hotel in Monteverde. During the whole journey you will pass seeing beautiful countryside and forest landscapes.
Baldi Hot Springs tickets with one meal in Arenal
Amidst the tropical rainforest, these 25 thermal water pools are filled by crystalline waterfalls, for the use and enjoyment of al visitors. The purity of the water will make you feel like you are floating in a oasis of healing, with birds singing all around and the sound of falling water that invites you to relax and recover your wellness and quality of life. Children Enjoy all the benefits of Thermal waters with appropiate games designed for each age group while parents can sit back and relax and enjoy their vacation. A perfect option for a family day, with comfortable facilities surrounded by exuberant gardens and a wide variety of activities. Boost your adrenaline by taking the dare ride these spectacular water slides which start at the highest point of our pool resort and experience a complete wonderful adventure with your whole family combining nature and recreation. Baldi's Xtreme slides with warm thermal water are pur fun where excitement and speed flow from start to finish throughout each ride.
Costa Rica Quest
Nature called you to Costa Rica — now here you are, suspended in the jungle canopy, locking eyes with a curious monkey. This action-packed tour of Costa Rica’s highlights is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to explore the region’s diversity. Get your adrenaline pumping, follow a trail to the base of a waterfall, melt away in thermal springs, or relax on a beach — your CEO will help you find the secluded spots only the locals know.
Costa Rica Adventure
If you’re looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu. In spite of its small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world with volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests, and beaches to explore. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time. Optional activities abound — choose to get your adrenaline pumping or take it easy with a stroll through a butterfly garden.