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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jan 26, 2013
Pros: Daily volcanic activity
Cons: Volcano may be shrouded and it can be wet below, too
Summary: Arenal is a very active volcano. There have been audible and/or visible explosions every day since 1968 with a major eruption in 1998. It is definitely not one of the volcanoes on which visitors go to the edge of the crater and gaze down to see ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 10, 2009
Pros: EcoGlide, the rainforest, Lava flows, the hot springs, good food.
Cons: Rainy and humid.
Summary: On June 12 my son and I flew to Costa Rica for a two and a half week long language immersion vacation. We flew together with the Spanish teachers from his school, a number of kids and a few parents. Our first stop in Costa Rica was the Arenal Volcano, La ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 5, 2007
Pros: Volcano, Falls, Lost Iguana
Cons: Food
Summary: We traveled to Arenal from Monteverde via 2 rented Prados July 25, 2007. We had 3 flat tires by the time we got to Lost Iguana and they fixed 2 of them for us.........fantastic service. Every room has a great view of the volcano and at night you can ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 10, 2007
Pros: Views, Weather (high season), less tourist, scenery.
Cons: Road takes around 2 1/2 hours from San Jose
Summary: I have visited Costa Rica the last three springs and we always make it a point to see Arenal. Although the drive is long it is worth it. Great value at the Arenal Observatory Lodge...We like to rent a car which allowed us to get around as stay at the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 26, 2001
Pros: GREAT MEAL, GREAT ATMOSPHERE
Cons: NONE
Summary: The minute I finished booking the trip, I knew I'd made a mistake. I'd just booked a day long tour of a Volcano and a coffee plantation from the tour operator at my hotel in San Jose. He'd asked if I wanted the lunch included option with the tour for ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 11, 2000
Pros: Beautiful, Relaxing
Cons: Make sure it's not foggy, don't horseback ride in La Fortuna
Summary:
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsIf you go to Costa Rica (which I highly recommend) you must go to Volcan Arenal. It was absolutely beautiful. In fact, it was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. You can ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 26, 2000
Pros: Direct view of the lava from your room, pool, great trails, near the Tabacon hot springs.
Cons: 4 mile from the village, a $3 taxi ride.
Summary: The first day, the Arenal Volcano was completely clear, a fantastic show as the sun set and we began to see the burning rocks crashing down the mountain. We would never have seen it if we'd stayed in the village of La Fortuna. I've talked ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 17, 2000
Pros: Learn a bit about the world...then relax in it
Cons: Never enough time to enjoy it all
Summary: I lived in Costa Rica for almost four months. I left in August of 1997 and stayed through December. But enough about that...let me tell you about Volcan Arenal. This volcano was dormant the whole time I was living in Costa Rica (two months after I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 3, 2000
Pros: Good service and great wildlife viewing
Cons: Difficult to get in and out
Summary: I visited Arenal in October of 1998 and stayed at the Arenal Observatory Lodge, a great hotel at the foot of the volcano. Almost every room had a picture window facing the volcano. It was a great sight at nighttime: red explosions of lava against a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 29, 2000
Pros: Seeing an active volcano-relaxing in the pools sipping cocktails
Cons: a long time in the car seat there and back
Summary: Going to Arenal was the best and only good point of my trip to Costa Rica!It was a fairly long drive from San Jose and the roads weren't that great but once you get there it's worth the 3 hour drive!There is a stream running near the base of the volcano ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 28, 2000
Pros: Great people and hot springs
Cons: too many people speak english
Summary: My trip to Costa Rica was such a memorable experience, and possibly the best time of my life. The country and the people are lovely. The life over there is so relaxed and non- stressfull , its wonderful to get away from the busy rush around of the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 7, 2000
Pros: nature, beauty, resorts, hotsprings
Cons: very little nightlife.
Summary: Since I lived in the San Carlos area with extended family for 2 months, I have too much info on the San Carlos/ La Fortuna area. First of all, you MUST go to Tabacon hot springs. Try to stay at the resort because then admission to the springs is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 14, 2000
Pros: great weekend getaway
Cons: Man it was hot!
Summary: While staying in San Jose I went away for the weekend to the active volcano of Arenal. It was a long trip by bus but worth it. I recommend going with a tour group or a charter bus. We went on the city bus and it took all day.
Most of the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 14, 2000
Pros: They know how to take care of their guests.
Cons: none
Summary: While visiting Fortuna we stayed at a really neat hotel called The Arenal Country Inn. It is a converted ranch. The bungalows are all brand new. The Inn had been opened about two weeks when we arrived and the owners were still working on some of the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 22, 1999
Pros: Clean, Friendly, great view, great bird watching
Cons: No restaurant or working pay phone on site.
Summary: A friend and I went to Costa Rica in Mid-October of 1999. We went for 12 days without a plan, and we ended up spending 4 of those days in the beautiful Volcano Arenal area. Volcano Arenal is an active volcano. It was not active until 1969. Since ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 5, 1999
Pros: such a magical place
Cons: weather/rain
Summary: People tell you to keep secrets close to you. Well I am going to let this one out of the bag. If you make it down to Costa Rica or even 500 miles away you must take a journey to Volcano Arenal. It is truly out of this world. Situated about 2 hours from ... read more
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