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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

El Castillo, Northern Plains · $$

Verified against live sources on June 15, 2026

Nature-reserve lodge inside Arenal Volcano National Park covering more than 350 hectares of primary forest, gardens, and grazing land. It has rooms with volcano and lake views and about 11 kilometers of private trails near Cerro Chato.

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Approximate location. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails serves the El Castillo area; contact them for the exact spot.

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