Arenal Observatory Lodge

Hotel · Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, Costa Rica

Luxury

PlnrScore 54

Best time: Feb–Apr

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Arenal Observatory Lodge is a hotel near Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal.

Why stay at Arenal Observatory Lodge

103 mammal species recorded nearby

Rooms & inclusions

Activities: Spa
Amenities: Pool, Infinity Pool, Spa, Restaurant, Bar, Library

Wildlife near this lodge

Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

7,313

Species

103

Mammals

569

Birds

Most observed

White-nosed Coati3,898 sightings
Green-crowned Brilliant2,689 sightings
Red-eyed Tree Frog2,441 sightings
Central American Eyelash-Viper2,281 sightings
Scarlet-rumped Tanager2,164 sightings
Lesson's Motmot1,975 sightings
Crested Guan1,900 sightings
Purple-throated Mountain-gem1,841 sightings
Strawberry Poison Dart Frog1,794 sightings
Great Curassow1,772 sightings

Best time to stay at Arenal Observatory Lodge

Best months:

February

March

April

Jan

Fair21°C391mm

Feb

Fair21°C266mm

Mar

Fair22°C218mm

Apr

Fair23°C180mm

May

Fair23°C316mm

Jun

Fair23°C487mm

Jul

Fair23°C445mm

Aug

Fair23°C386mm

Sep

Fair23°C306mm

Oct

Fair23°C431mm

Nov

Fair22°C545mm

Dec

Fair21°C466mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)

19 km from the park

International airport

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

77 km from the park

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