Arenal Attractions
Also known as Nuevo Arenal (New Arenal), this village replaced the original that was flooded when Lake Arenal was formed in 1973. The small village offers simple dining and accommodation options, as well as a disco and live music on the weekends.
Arenal Botanical Garden
Founded in 1991, the Arenal Botanical Garden features well maintained trails through primary forest and a small butterfly garden. The garden has 1,200 varieties of tropical plants from Costa Rica and other parts of the world.
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
