Costa Rica - Arenal & Northern Lowlands (PDF Chapter)
This is the Arenal & Northern Lowlands chapter from Lonely Planet’s Costa Rica guidebook.
See the region’s main attraction: that now-dormant volcano, surrounded by old lava fields, bubbling hot springs and a stunning lake. Venture further onto the wild rivers and into the tropi-cal jungle of the northern lowlands and you will discover real-life Costa Rica.
- take in striking views of the volcano’s cloud-ringed cone in the Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
- maps
- soothe your weary muscles in volcano-heated pools at the Eco Termales Hot Springs, La Fortuna
- transport
- marvel at sweeping lake or volcano views from your perch in charming El Castillo
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Arenal & Around, La Fortuna, Parque Nacional Vol-cán Arenal, El Castillo, Laguna de Arenal, Tilarán, Northern Lowlands, Upala, Refuge Nacional de Vida Silvestre Caño Negro, Los Chiles, San Rafael de Guatuso, Muelle de San Carlos, Ciu-dad Quesada (San Carlos), Boca Tapada Area, Sarapiquí Valley, San Miguel, La Virgen, Chila-mate & Around, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Estación Biológica La Selva, Horquetas & Around.
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