Amor Arenal
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- Amor Arenal, 7 km oeste del centro de La Fortuna en la Ruta 142 camino al, Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
- Price guide: $$$$$
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Amor Arenal, a boutique hotel tucked away in the lush rainforest of Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano National Park. The resort offers a chill, low-key escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The hotel has 30 spacious rooms and suites, each well designed to blend modern amenities with the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Most have views of the volcano, but the resort could trim a few trees here and there to improve the view.
The hotel’s a short drive from the town of La Fortuna, and provides easy access to a wide range of activities. Guests can explore the nearby hot springs, take a guided hike through the national park, or experience the thrill of a zipline tour through the rainforest canopy. For those wanting something more relaxed, the hotel’s on-site spa offers a variety of treatments inspired by Costa Rican traditions, and the resort’s two pools provide the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the tranquil atmosphere. Bonus: this place has one of Costa Rica’s best swim-up bars.
Dining at Amor Arenal is a tale of two restaurants. The main affair, El Rancho, serves up a variety of Costa Rican and international dishes crafted from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy their meals in the dining room or al fresco on the terrace. The hotel’s bar, La Cantina, serves a selection of tropical cocktails and local craft beers, but doubles as a karaoke bar with bad lighting and cheesy music…
Amor Arenal is 2.5 hours from Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José and 3 hours from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, making it an accessible destination for travelers into either airport.
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