Arenal Full-Day Combo: Hike, Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs

he lush jungle while getting you close to the animal rich tree canopy with the mighty Arenal volcano on the background.

We start our hike at a wall of lava rocks left there by the 1968 mega eruption. From this point you go up the stairs and trails that take us over wide fields of lava. Under the shadow of the Arenal we keep climbing till we reach a panoramic viewpoint. Besides the volcano you see the Arenal lake, the surrounding jungle and the northern lowlands. Hiking down we pass more tropical forest giving us a chance of seeing more wildlife.

Overlooking a jungel covered canyon we see two huge waterfalls in the distance, the Peñas blancas waterfall and, the destination of our hike,.. the impressive catarata La Fortuna. Hiking down a jungle trail we need to pass a high and narrow hanging bridge to continue. Down at he pool of the fall you can swim in its fresh water or just relax for about 45minutes. Having hiked back up we stop by a village of the Maleku Indians. They talk about they hisory and culture in their Palenke. At this beautifull Ecological park we will also have a very nice lunch. Atound the lunch area there are butterfly and frog gardens that you can go and check out.