Although small, Costa Rica is home to a number of active
volcanoes. Without doubt the most famous and indeed impressive of these
is the magnificent Volcano Arenal. The centre piece of the national park
named in its honour, Arenal erupts on an almost daily basis; its yellow
and red magma spewing high up into the sky. Dominating the surrounding
skyline, Arenal is perhaps best viewed from the comfort of one of any
number of hot springs that feed off the natural sulphuric waters of the
volcano. The pools at Tabacón are the most developed, relax amongst
the tropical vegetation and let the therapeutic waters sooth away any
aches and pains.
Properties
Observatory Lodge
Built on a ridge two kilometres from the volcano, the
lodge was originally a private observatory. The property has 37 rooms,
the best of which is the Smithsonian which has huge windows offering
fantastic views of the volcano.
With dense rainforest, hundreds of colourful bird species and
the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean lapping on its shores, tiny
Costa Rica is a real tropical paradise. Much of the Country
has national park status; the scenery is fantastic with active
volcanoes and beautiful beaches.
