National Park Arenal
in San Carlos of Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
10.431 and -84.721 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 10° 25' 50" and W -84° 43' 14"
Currency and Currency Code:
Colon - CRC
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:58 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:21 am and 5:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Costa Rica in Central America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Costa Rica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Costa Rica. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into National Park Arenal

National Park Arenal in San Carlos (Provincia de Alajuela) is a town located in Costa Rica about 55 mi (or 89 km) north-west of San Jose, the country's capital town.

Time in National Park Arenal is now 05:58 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Costa Rica with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to National Park Arenal. The closest airport in Costa Rica is Arenal Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Area de Conservación Guanacaste in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), North-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tilaran, Puntarenas, Sarchi, Barrio Jesus and La Virgen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

25°C (77 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

30°C (85 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Volcano Lodge and Springs

Address
5,2 mi
7 Km West From La Fortuna
50-4417 La Fortuna
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort

Address
4,6 mi
2.5mi / 4km from Fortuna
La Fortuna
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Bijagua

Address
4,7 mi
Next to Cristian 4 super market 142
La Fortuna
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Arenal Springs Resort

Address
5,7 mi
La Fortuna de San Carlos
La Fortuna
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa

Address
4,2 mi
13 KMS WEST OF LA FORTUNA
La Fortuna
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

Address
4,4 mi
1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam
Arenal
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mountain Paradise Hotel

Address
5,7 mi
Del Centro de la Fortuna, 7 km al Volcán Arenal
. Arenal
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Villas Vilma

Address
4,6 mi
3 Km West From Fortuna Central Park
00000 La Fortuna
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Arenal History Inn

Address
4,7 mi
142 La Fortuna, 2km towards Arenal
404417 La Fortuna
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aparthotel Tierra del Fuego

Address
4,7 mi
via 142 2kms oeste del parque la fortuna
21007 La Fortuna
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Costa Rica P N Arenal Catarata La Fortuna

Published: September 06, 2013
Length: 35:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lydiawq

Catarata La Fortuna. Camino a Bijagua Llegar al pie de la catarata La Fortuna exige un ejercicio de resistencia, bajar casi 500 escalones desiguales para luego volver a subirlos ¿merece la...


Sky River Drift - Where water meets adventure!

Published: February 12, 2014
Length: 36:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: José Daniel Alvarado Valverde

Sky River Drift brought to you by Costa Rica Sky Adventures. Sky River Drift Arenal is the newest attraction of Costa Rica Sky Adventures theme park, you will start flying through 3 different...


La Fortuna Waterfall Costa Rica

Published: December 15, 2009
Length: 04:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TravelCostaRicaNow.com

http://TravelCostaRicaNOW.com Costa Rica: Sick of Home 1- Lonely Planet Travel Video Hey EVERYONE! If you're visiting the La Fortuna Arenal Volcano area while traveling Costa Rica, we...


Arenal avalanche

Published: July 23, 2009
Length: 34:14 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: tannerlh

As we were leaving the park, we heard an explosion at the top of Arenal and caught this avalanche on the flanks.


Zip-Line Arenal Costa Rica Sky Adventures May 2011 Ziplining

Published: June 05, 2011
Length: 29:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tw34655

Robbie P., Todd W., Steve S., Todd R. zipline zip line ziplining zip lining Costa Rica Arenal Volcano Sky Trek Adventures canopy youtube video May 24, 2011.


Zip Line at Sky Trek - Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica

Published: June 09, 2012
Length: 23:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Michael Cullen

Ziplining on three of the Sky Trek Zip Line cables on the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica. There are two different Sky Adventure Locations: Monteverde and La Fortuna. This video was taken at...


Arenal Observatory Lodge, Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Published: June 04, 2014
Length: 08:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Erick Hidalgo

A rainy day in Arenal...


lighting Volcano Arenal Costa rica - הר הגעש ארנל בסופת ברקים

Published: November 12, 2011
Length: 38:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: costa rica adviser לטייל בזול בקוסטה ריקה

A lighting storm seen over Volcano Arenal in the arenal observatory lodge , wait 3 seconds and you will not miss that Lighting strike arenal volcano. סופת הברקים צולמה על...


Volcan Arenal - Météo crash / Bonus Robin des volcans

Published: February 20, 2012
Length: 48:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pierre quiqueré

Après 15 jours passés à jouer à cache cache avec le soleil pour mesurer le panache du volcan Turrialba, notre séjour au Costa Rica touche à sa fin. Il ne nous reste que quelques heures...


Sky Adventures Arenal Zipline Cable 6

Published: June 09, 2014
Length: 04:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: How-Ying Liou

Fastest zip line and best view of Lake Arenal.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Central America Volcanic Arc

The Central America Volcanic Arc (often abbreviated to CAVA) is a chain of volcanoes which extends parallel to the Pacific coast line of the Central American Isthmus, from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and down to northern Panama. This volcanic arc, which has a length of 1500 km, is formed by an active subduction zone along the western boundary of the Caribbean Plate.

Located at 10.4419, -84.6881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Central America Volcanic Arc, Volcanoes of Guatemala, Volcanoes of El Salvador, Volcanoes of Honduras, Volcanoes of Nicaragua, Volcanoes of Costa Rica, Volcanoes of Panama, Regions of Central America, Volcanic arcs, Volcanic belts

Arenal Hanging Bridges

The Arenal Hanging Bridges are a series of suspension bridges in the Volcan Arenal National Park offering views of Lake Arenal and Volcan Arenal. The bridges form part of a 2 mile (3 kilometre) self-guided interpretive trail through the rainforest.

Located at 10.4595, -84.7032 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Costa Rica, Lake Arenal

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Parque Nacional Arenal