Arenal Volcano National Park
Explore Costa Rica's Most Beautiful Region with a Hike through the Forest!
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Guided Nature Walk Through Arenal Volcano National Park Overview
Once surrounded by lush, dense rainforest, Arenal Volcano erupted in 1968, when three craters burst open and covered the area in lava. The forest re-energized almost forty years later and is now a protected national park spanning over 26,000 hectares. There are several tours in the area, but nothing takes you closer than a hike.
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Moderate
Arenal Volcano National Park Is Featured in These Trips
Here are some of the combo trips we recommend you to check out if you want to experience Arenal Volcano National Park:
What to Expect from Guided Nature Walk through Arenal Volcano National Park:
While hiking through Arenal Volcano National Park, you can enjoy an incredible array of wildlife such as howler or white-faced capuchin monkeys, deer, tapirs, snakes, and birds like motmots, parrots, orioles, and brown magpies. In addition, there is a wide range of plants growing in the area, including various species of palms and bromeliads (including the endemic specie Pitcaimia funkiae), bait, ceiba, cirri, laurel, higuerones, fungi, orchids, and ferns.
You will have great views of the Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, and the neighboring 3500-year-old extinct volcano Cerro Chato on a clear day. This excursion is a great way to enjoy some spectacular sights while learning about the area's natural history.
FAQs about Guided Nature Walk through Arenal Volcano National Park
How long do I need to hike around Arenal Volcano National Park?
You can spend a good hour hiking and enjoying the scenery from the last major explosion from 1968. Make sure to bring good hiking shoes for the lava trails!
Can I enter Arenal Volcano National Park without a guide?
The Arenal Volcano National Park can be toured with or without a guide.