Leaves and Lizards Cabin Retreat is a lovely moderately priced retreat ...
Arenal Travel
Don't forget to include Arenal on your travel itinerary. It's one of the finest active volcanoes in the world ...
Arenal Travel Itinerary
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Travel Tips for Arenal National Park
Leaves and Lizards Cabin Retreat is in the mountains above La Fortuna, the nearest town to Arenal Volcano. This retreat is located about 30-minute drive from La Fortuna. The lodging and cabins provide comfortable ambiance and amenities at a moderate price point.
The online travel reviews for this lodging are excellent. Leaves and Lizards is located on a hill with fabulous views of Arenal Volcano.
There's a restaurant in the main lodge and cabins are located within a 5-minute walk of the lodge. There's no phone, t.v., or a/c. If you are looking to be wired, this might not be the place for you. But for travelers interested in a getaway in the mountains, this might be the perfect choice.
Leaves and Lizards offers different types of accommodation. Travelers can book a one-room standard cabin or a two-bedroom cabin with kitchen. The cabins feature the following:
High season rates start at US$150/double.
Arenal hotels are diverse offering a variety of styles and services. The Arenal area offers everything from budget accommodation to five-star luxury. Many hotels offer heated pools and Jacuzzi/hot tubs.
There are an incredible number of hotels in the Arenal area that have a view of Arenal Volcano. However, there are some hotels in nearby towns such as El Castillo and La Fortuna that offer quality affordable accommodation but don't have a view of the volcano. The advantage to being in town is that there are a number of services such as restaurants and Internet, while the country setting of many of the hotels with views require travel to town for those tourism services.
View an extensive list of Arenal hotels and cabins. I've spent time researching the travel reviews for these hotels to get a feel for the value. I hope that these reviews will help you narrow down your choice of a hotel or cabin.
Arenal tour ideas & options are considerable. There are many local outfitters & international travel agencies offering tours that include Arenal Volcano. The Arenal tours listed below include Arenal Volcano on the itinerary. There are various budgets and travel styles.
Arenal vacation planning resources and tools:
The Arenal Volcano area is scenic and charming. It is spring like and I can understand why so many ex-pats have chosen this area to retire.
Arenal has a lovely lake and around the lake there are homes, services, and in some places ranches.
Near La Fortuna, be sure to check out the lovely waterfalls. There's a great swimming hole and you'll be sure to encounter other travelers.
Arenal Volcano is one of the world's wonders. Arenal explodes regularly and is visited and studied by many. Arenal Volcano explodes nearly daily since 1968.
There's a ranger station near Arenal Volcano and it's possible to hike from the station. Although the routes aren't very long, the view are excellent on a clear day.
