Lake Arenal — Attraction in Tilarán

We took a short boat tour around this lake and it did not disappoint. There's lots of beautiful birds to watch and a lot of interesting history to learn about the lake itself. The best part of course is all the spectacular views you can get from going around the perimeter of the lake. From views of the Volcano, to the homes of the foothills, to birds of prey hunting in coves. Definitely a spot...

This might win for the most adventurous windsurfing spot since Lake Arenal butts up against the very much active Arenal Volcano. The 24 mile-long freshwater lake provides views of the volcano which regularly shoots ash and fire into the sky. Cool water and warm air make for extreme conditions and is best suited for expert...

We did the Jeep boat Jeep from La Fortuna to Monteverde (if you don’t like slippery steep roads and are afraid of how close they drive to each other this isn’t for you). It was a nice relaxing boat ride and we watched herons or storks fishing on the shore as...