Arenal Observatory Lodge, Arena Volcano, Costa Rica

Arenal Observatory Lodge, Arenal Volcano Costa Rica | Reservations +506 2290 7011 | Fax +506 2290 8427

The Lodge: +506 2479 1070 - Email: [email protected] | POBox: 13411-1000SJO-CR

The Arenal Observatory Lodge crowns a ridge overlooking Arenal Lake and the looming volcano only 1.7 miles away, all

within the refreshing ambiance of a working 870 acres farm that includes 400 acres in reforestation and 270 acres of natural

forest, all surrounded by the tropical splendor of the Arenal National Park. Arenal Lake is the largest in Costa Rica and offers

excellent sport fishing.

DISCOVER the Arenal Volcano, EXPLORE the nature, RELAX in our unbelievable destination!



Arenal Observatory Lodge L O C AT I O N I N A R E N A L VO L C A N O , C O S TA R I C A

Arenal Observatory Lodge is located just at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, and next to the Arenal Volcano National Park.

From La Fortuna town is only 15 kms heading to El Castillo Village.

Check our interactive maps where you can easily find the main road that goes to

our property

The drive to Arenal Volcano

from San Jose city passes

through some of the most

scenic regions in the country –

vibrant green pastures, rolling

mountains and meadows,

patches of lush cloud and rain

forests and picturesque Costa

Rican villages. Driving to

Arenal, you’ll pass by working

dairy farms, hillsides full of

grazing cattle, and fields of

papaya, citrus, cacao, yucca,

sugar cane and, of course,

coffee. As you can see from

the Arenal map, if you are

driving to Arenal you can

choose from several routes to

the Arenal Observatory Lodge

GPS Coordinates:

Latitude: 10.434215

Longitude:-84.701500

Driving from San Jose

Airport:

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rylodge.com/getting-here

Driving from Liberia

Airport:

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Arenal Observatory Lodge

L A C A S O N A R O O M S S TA N D A R R O O M S

La Casona offers ideal group or

family accommodations and is set

500 meters off from the main

building down a moderate slope.

Its 5 comfortable, value-priced

rooms with a large terrace provide

an impressive view of the volcano

and Arenal Lake.

The Standard rooms are

another way to enjoy a

breathtaking view of the

Arenal volcano and/or

contemplate the beauty of the

lake from your balcony.

S M I T H S O N I A N R O O M S J U N I O R S U I T E S

The Smithsonian rooms feature

huge picture windows giving you a

premiere majestic view of the

volcano from the comfort of your

bed. Each room has two double

beds (queen-size), a private

bathroom, coffee maker and room

safe

The Junior Suite are rooms

with a volcano view through

large picture windows framing

the often active side of the

majestic Arenal; see the

volcano from the room or

enjoy the beauty of the Arenal

Lake from the comfort of your

private deck.

T H E W H I T E H A W K V I L L A

White Hawk Villa with its peaceful surroundings and the ultimate spectacular view of the volcano and

lake is about 800 meters from the rest of the hotel. It offers group or family accommodations and is

recommended for guests with their own transportation or those who enjoy walking.

Arenal Observatory Lodge features 48 rooms in various buildings spread over the property. Most have a view of the

volcano and its lava flow and all have verdant garden surroundings. Everywhere at the lodge one feels the volcano's

commanding presence.

A C C O M M O D A T I O N



Arenal Observatory Lodge

is the best place to experience the thrill and beauty of the Arenal volcano because of its The Arenal Observatory Lodge

location, its long history as a research center and the knowledge and the experience of its staff and guides A B O U T O U R L O D G E

Our Reception

Our staff welcomes you. Reception area offers a charming living room, Computer

to use Internet Service, Phone Cabin to make international and local calls, and

the most diverse local tours can be hired at our reception desk

Arenal Volcano and Lake View

As soon as you arrive to Arenal Observatory Lodge, the Arenal Volcano will be

just in front. Take your time to check-in and then few steps away there is our

view point looking at the volcano and the arenal lake

The Observatory Bar & Restaurant

The Restaurant overlooks the volcano southern slop with floor to ceiling windows

and opens to a wide deck to enjoy a majestic panoramic view of the lake and

Arenal volcano.

The Gardens & Landscape

The gardens and landscaping are extravagant with color. Natural flowering plants

and shrubs were carefully chosen to attract wildlife. Jewel-toned hummingbirds

dart from heliconia to oleander and brilliant butterflies adorn the blooms

Swimming pool & Jacuzzi

An infinity swimming pool was added for jungle refreshment. Tiled in cobalt blue,

it melts into the rainforest beyond. A sunken bubbling Jacuzzi provides soothing

relaxation beneath a glass gazebo framing the volcano’s peak against a starry sky

The Bird Sanctuary

Birders will be particularly delighted, as the diverse habitats surrounding the

volcano observatory lodge shelter nearly 370 species. Birds can be seen

everywhere!



Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

After having lain dormant for over 400 years, Arenal Volcano erupted violently on July 29, 1968, wreaking

havoc on the local population and creating a “lava-scape” for miles around its base.

At the Observatory Lodge, nature is bursting at the seams. Tropical flora and fauna abound about the

Arenal lodge, while the majestic volcano and its fiery outbursts reflect off the mirror lake at her feet – all

this right outside your Arenal hotel room at the Observatory Lodge

The Gardens & Landscape

Prior to the 1968 eruption, Arenal Volcano was a nearly perfect cone-shaped,

rainforest blanketed volcanic mountain with minor fumarole activity. Local

residents had named it variously: Arenal Peak, Pan de Azúcar (Sugarloaf), Canasta

Volcano, and Río Frío Volcano.

The area around Arenal Volcano has been home to indigenous populations for

thousands of years. Over this time, these residents have weathered scores of

periods of intense volcanic activity.

In Costa Rica, volcanoes are a natural part of the landscape, contributing to the

area’s history and folklore, The Guatuso Indians, for example, believed the

volcano was home to the God of Fire.

Status of Arenal Volcano, which lay dormant for centuries, erupted in 1968 and has been active but in the

last months the Arenal volcano is in a passive phase with very little activity as a part of its natural evolution. Arenal

Observatory Lodge was originally built in 1987 as a Smithsonian Institute scientific research station. Unlike other La

Fortuna hotels, this volcano lodge is the only Arenal Volcano observatory situated within Arenal National Park,

protected from danger by the deep gorge of the Agua Caliente River.



Activities in the Lodge

While you are visiting our destination you can enjoy as many activities as you want

• El Silencio Hike Tour • Cerro Chato Volcano

• Fishing Tour – Lake Arenal • Canoeing Penas Blancas River

• Arenal Hanging Bridges • Pure Trek Canyoning Tour

• Ziplines – Canopy Tour • El Castillo Serpentarium

• Arenal Lake Kayaking • Hot Springs Spas

• Horse Back Riding La Fortuna Waterfall • ATV Tours

• Venado Caverns • Safari Adventures Float

• White Water Rafting at Rio Toro • Biking

• Monteverde by boat • Safari by Kayak

Arenal Observatory Lodge isn’t just a beautiful Arenal family hotel from which to watch the pyrotechnical

wonders of the Arenal Volcano. It’s also a great base for an entire gamut of activities and adventures.

Waterfall Trails

Bird Watching

Old Lava Trails

Hanging Bridges Cerro Chato Volcano Expedition

Activities in Arenal Volcano



Arenal Observatory Lodge, San Jose Costa Rica Office Tel: (506) 2290. 7011 Fax:(506) 2290. 8427 PO BOX: 13411-1000 Reservations Address: Uruca, San Jose

[email protected]

www.arenalobservatorylodge.com

Contact us at the Lodge

Arenal Observatory Lodge, San Jose Costa Rica Office Tel: (506) 2479. 1070 Fax:(506) 2479. 1074 Address: La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela Costa Rica

[email protected]

www.arenalobservatorylodge.com

Very important notes:

Prices include:

• Full Buffet Breakfast

• Taxes

• Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi

• Bird Listings

• Personal Attention by our Guest Service Manager

• Free guided morning hike along the trails of the property

• 7 miles of well maintained trails for walking, bike and horseback riding

• Children under 6: free meals and lodging (shared room with parents)

• Children 7-11 years old, 50% discount rate for meals, free lodging (shared room with parents)

Hotel Rules

• For security reasons our main gate closes at 11:00 p.m

• Check in: From 3:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. Check out: 12:00 m

• No pets allowed

• No Smoking (Law N* 9028)

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Arenal Observatory Lodge, Arena Volcano, Costa Rica