ARENAL NP

2 920 ha. The waters of the artificial lake are used for electric power generation and irrigation of the area. The flora is varied, including the mountain guava, the laurel or the rose wood. On the wildlife side, tapirs, paresseux, jaguars, deer, snakes (e. g. boa) will be watched with curiosity. Among the birds, you will notice some parrots, budgies or caimans. The waters of the lake, rich in fish, are suitable for fishing. The main attraction of the park is, of course, the Arenal volcano. Its ultimate period of great activity dates back to 1968. For several days, it belched fusion rocks, ash, steam and important lava flows. Attention, and it will never be repeated enough: the conical volcano is almost always hidden by clouds or mists that sometimes disappear around 3 o'clock in the morning!

Precipitation: 5 000 mm.

Average temperatures: 18 to 23 ° C.

Practice: camping. Housing around the lake and La Fortuna. Sentiers trails.