Feb 26, 2008 - Trip to Arenal Volcano

The van picked me up early for the 5 hour drive to Arenal Volcano in the north of Costa Rica. ... Finally Lake Arenal, largest freshwater lake in Costa Rica, came into view. ... Volcan Arenal is the most active. ... I got dropped off at Arenal Observatory Lodge because my hotel was not on the van's route. ...

Feb 11, 2008 - Tamarindo to Arenal Pariaiso

Feb 11 Tamarindo to Arenal Paraiso. ... Pleasant ride to Arenal area. ... Went thru several showers nearing Arenal, felt good and dried quickly. ... Arenal Paraiso is a resort on the volcano Arenal and our room faces it. ...

Nov 9, 2007 - The Arenal Volcano

The highlight of our evening was to be a night hike to view the eruptions and lava of the Arenal Volcano, after which I determined to make a trip to the bungee complex for a try at the Giant Swing. ... The volcanic eruptions at Arenal are not lava flows such as those we see in Hawaii. ... Further, our guide was encouraging us to hurry up on the trail because we might be able to catch the sunset over Lake Arenal. ... There was a cooling breeze blowing toward us across Lake Arenal, itself surrounded by lush green volcanic hills. ...

Jul 3, 2007 - Zip-Lining in Arenal

Now the Kiwis reading this blog are about to experience an unsettling feeling because they like to promote Queenstown as the 'Adventure Capital of the World.', well move aside Queenstown & make way for Arenal. ... This place has it ALL, Canyoning, Zip-Lining, trips to the Arenal crater are among many activities here. ... Today we tried Zip-Lining.Now the Kiwis reading this blog are about to experience an unsettling feeling because they like to promote Queenstown as the 'Adventure Capital of the World.', well move aside Queenstown & make way for Arenal. ... This place has it ALL, Canyoning, Zip-Lining, trips to the Arenal crater are among many activities here. ... Today we tried Zip-Lining....