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When to Go
The best weather in Arenal and La Fortuna arrives between December and April, and from July to the first week of August. The rainiest months are typically September and October. During the summer months, temperatures around the Arenal Volcano remain in the 80s F. Part of the Costa Rican central mountain range, the area remains delightfully warm year-round.
Region: Costa Rica
Featured Arenal Hotel
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The Springs Resort & Spa
ArenalThis resort offers magnificent views of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot and cold springs and unique dining experiences.
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Fast Facts
Ecotourism is alive and well in Costa Rica, a country that protects nearly 26 percent of its land.
The Arenal Volcano remained silent for nearly 450 years until it erupted on July 29, 1968, creating three distinct craters. Today, the lava flows change direction every six months or so, favoring either the southwest or northwest slopes.
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