Situated in the shadow of the volcanic cone of Arenal and fringed by lush rainforest ... to walk along the lush jungle path down to the river, but be sure to bring water shoes as the trail ...

Two favorites include Tabacón Hot Springs, which is bisected by a thermal river that’s heated by the Arenal Volcano, and the terraced Titokú Hot Springs, which are surrounded by lush gardens.

Popular activities and attractions include hiking trails, hot springs, horseback riding, zip lining and river rafting. With its towering peak, Arenal is often concealed by a thick layer of fog ...