Lake Arenal (Lago Arenal) is the biggest lake in Costa Rica, situated in the Northern Landlands very close to the town of La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. This man made lake not only provides the country with a massive amount of hydroelectric power but is also a beautiful place for water sports and recreation. If […]
Activities and tours Costa Rica
Peñon de Guacalillo – An Exciting Stop to Jaco/South Pacific
For those with an adventurous spirit and enjoys going off the main road to, here is one stop that you have to add to your itinerary if you’re renting a car in Costa Rica and driving down to the Central or South Pacific: Peñon de Guacalillo. Peñon de Guacalillo is a coastal cliff lookout point […]
Arenal 1968: Arenal Volcano Hike, Lava Fields and View Points
One of the best places for an Arenal Volcano hike is the Arenal 1968 private reserve. It’s right next to the national park, offering impressive views of Arenal Volcano and lava fields. Use this guide to plan your visit to the Arenal 1968 park to hike Arenal Volcano. In case you would like to do […]
Arenal 4 in 1 Combination Tour: Experience the Best of La Fortuna
There are so many activities to do in Arenal and La Fortuna that it can be difficult to narrow down which ones are the best to do. If you’re only in the area for a couple days, you can maximize your time by doing an Arenal 4 in 1 combination tour which lets you experience […]
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve: The Lesser Visited Cloud Forest
Although Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is the most popular cloud forest reserve in Monteverde, there is another fantastic option: the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (La Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena). The Santa Elena Cloud Forest is higher in elevation at 1600 meters (5250 feet) and has 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) of well maintained […]
One Week Costa Rica Itinerary: Adventure, Cloud Forest and Beaches
If you are looking for a pre-set one week itinerary in Costa Rica, this article is for you. This one week itinerary is perfect for families on spring break and takes you to national parks, cloud forest and beaches. Costa Rica Monkey Tours created this itinerary and sponsored us for this tour. This post has […]






