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Lake Arenal is the land of eternal spring with daily temperatures of around 75 to 85 degrees. At night the temperatures drop to around 65 degrees. Absolutely best climate I've ever seen and the reason we purchased property in Lake Arenal. No Mosquitoes even at night! We originally, like so many other lake Arenal residents, first looked at purchasing property on or near the beach. It's really hot at the beach. The temperature will drop 15 to 20 degrees or more when you leave the beach and arrive at Lake Arenal. The beach and central valleys have two seasons. Dry and Wet. During the dry season the beach and valleys look parched and brown. The streams are dry. During the Wet season everything is green and pretty, but it can rain a lot. Lake Arenal is always green.

Lake Arenal gets a lot of rain, but it gets it all year around. There is really not a dry season in Lake Arenal. Its tropical year around. Rains mostly in the late evenings and nights. Lake Arenal (the lake) stays 76 degrees year around. Our home for sale is located very near the small town of Nuevo Arenal. The town is the focal point for most locals. There's two hardware stores, three grocery stores, a bank, a lawyer, a pharmacy, local medical clinic, school, western union, small local police station, several great restaurants and a gas station. The water and electric companies are located in Arenal. The locals get together in town once a week for socializing at the town bar-b-que. Tourist are welcome and encouraged. The restaurants in the Lake Arenal area are outstanding. Visit my local restaurant page at http://www.oneofakindgem.com/Lake%20Arenal%20Restaurants.htm

The roads in Lake Arenal are maintained better than most roads in the country because of the tourist attraction centered around the Lake Arenal Volcano. You can see it erupt daily if you go to La Fortuna. La Fortuna is a small town located approx 30 minutes South of Lake Arenal at the base of Arenal Volcano. There are unbelievable activities available here from Volcano tours, Horseback Riding to jungle waterfalls, Hot Springs Baths and Massages, white water rafting, Kayaking, fishing, ATV Rentals, Windsurfing, Zip Lining, balloon riding, restaurants, more restaurants, coffee and banana plantation tours. People from all over the world come here for the activities.

There is a small airport that shuttles from San Jose to La Fortuna or Liberia Airport in northern Costa Rica. I think the flight is about $25 per person. There are also car rentals in La Fortuna. Our Vacation Rentals at www.oneofakindgem.com are near all these activities but also far enough away from town and the activities for a quiet and peaceful vacation. We often have Howler monkeys, Toucans, hummingbirds and parrots on our property. We have an incredible view of the lake with rainforest extending from our Bed and Breakfast to the lake. Our properties are over 30 miles away from Lake Arenal Volcano and across Lake Arenal which is 33 miles long and 200 foot deep in places. This area is considered a safe distance from the volcano. Lake Arenal is a very beautiful lake with some of the cleanest water in the world. Costa Rican law prohibits building directly on the lake so houses are several hundred feet back in the jungle away from sight on the lake. You can spend the entire day on parts of the lake and never see another boat. There are several boat ramps with access to the lake for fishing and boating. The boat ramp at the Lake Arenal park is paved and very nice. Also has lots of parking. Guapote Rainbow Bass are the primary target on the lake. They are in the family of the Peacock Bass and grow up to about 15 lbs.

Lake Arenal has lots of butterflies. Some are only found here. The Blue Morpho butterfly is considered a spiritual symbol to the local Tico People. It is found in Late August and September. The taxes and utilities are very inexpensive compared to US standards. The houses are very different than what you will find driving to the beach or from the airport. If you fly into Liberia and rent a car and drive to Lake Arenal it will take less than 2 hours. You first drive to Canas then turn left to Tilaran. Be sure to take the hard left just before you get into Tilaran. This is the road that goes to Lake Arenal toward the Arenal Volcano. You will drive up the mountain and eventually top out and see beautiful Lake Arenal appear. The drive alone the lake to Nuevo Arenal and on to La Fortuna just get more scenic as you drive.

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Lake Arenal has Eco Friendly Lodging for guests that prefer a little Exercise and Adventure on their vacation or that just want to relax and enjoy the rainforest. You can often see Howler Monkeys, Toucans, Parrots and Hummingbirds in the rainforest surrounding Nuevo Arenal. Nuevo Arenal is located approximately 30 miles from and across Lake Arenal from the Arenal Volcano. Book your Lake Arenal lodging accommodations with Lake Arenal Vacation Rentals

The town of La Fortuna is approximately 30 minutes from our rentals. Nuevo Arenal a safe distance from the volcano with action activities nearby such as Volcano Tours, White Water Rafting, Fishing in Lake Arenal, Aerial Trams, Zip Lining the rainforest, Windsurfing on Lake Arenal, Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Hiking, Boating, ATV Rentals, Horseback riding to 5 remote Rainforest Waterfalls, Eco Tours, Butterfly Museums, Snake Museums, Coffee Plantations, Monteverde Cloud Forest, great restaurants and very friendly locals.

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Lake Arenal is the land of eternal spring weather with typical temperatures around 75 to 85 degree year round. Usually 10 to 15 knot winds and rain is almost never a problem, except for December. No mosquitoes, very little crime and a paved hardtop road from the airport to the front door of all of our properties. Mostly gringos live in the lake Arenal area. Great restaurants and numerous local activities including horseback riding to 5 rainforest waterfalls, zip lining over the rainforest canopy, tram tours, butterfly & snake museums, volcano tours, ATV & motorcycle rentals & tours, canoeing, white water rafting, hanging bridges, tours of coffee plantations, cloud forest, hot springs, mud baths, world class windsurfing and much more.

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Our lodge and Lake side Cottage are both a safe distance for world famous active Volcano Arenal. We're approx 30 miles and across the lake from the volcano which erupts daily and is especially beautiful at night. Lake Arenal sits at the base of the volcano and the water temperature stays an average of 76 degrees year round. Also at the base of the volcano is world famous Tabacon resort with hot springs coming from the volcano. Tabacon is expensive but worth a day trip. There are also less expensive hot springs in the area. You will be provided with all this information upon arrival. There are many areas to view the volcano and there's also a national park at the base of the volcano. The area surrounding the volcano is very lush with dark green tropical vegetation everywhere. The road to the volcano is all hardtop. Its about 30 -35 minutes to the volcano from the lodge.

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Said to be some of the purest water in the world, the lake is approx 50 Square Miles. A good hardtop road follows the lake on the east side with remarkable views of the lake and lush tropical vegetation. The water is very clear except for months when the wind is ripping Jan to March. The lake is world famous for windsurfing during these months. The lake has excellent fishing for a number of species of fish including world famous rainbow bass up to 20 lbs. Guided fishing for saltwater and/or freshwater can be arranged but should be mentioned when booking your vacation especially during high season. The lake also has several ramps and a nice park. The lake is said to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. There are many art galleries around the lake as well as excellent restaurants.

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Nuevo Arenal (the town):

The town of Arenal is a small country town with several grocery stores, bank, medical clinic, a couple hardware stores, Western Union, post office, gift shops, gas & service station and several local bars. The people are very friendly and the Lake Arenal area is very safe for tourist. Very little, if any crime and probably safer than your home town. The town is located approx 1/4 mile from the Lodge on a nice hard top road. Prices for merchandise are cheap by US standards. The local shops will usually give a discount of 20-30 percent (upon request) if you pay for cash as the merchants have to pay a fee for processing credit cards. US dollars are accepted all over Lake Arenal with no problem and I've never had a problem getting short changed. The Costa Rican people are very honest and hard working people. You can rent ATV's in town and go cruising around town also. You will rarely see a policeman as there is little need for them in Lake Arenal, but one word to the wise. If you are involved in an auto accident, wait for the police to show up because if you leave the scene you will be considered at fault for the accident. The entire town gets together every Friday night for a barbeque and Saturday night for a dance in town. All tourist are invited. It a good time to socialize with the locals..

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Art Galleries: In addition to our Lodge's art gallery the area around Lake Arenal is famous for their art galleries. You will see many with signs along the lake road with a small road leading up to galleries. Definitely drive up and visit and you'll find the people very friendly and helpful. All the galleries speak English, as well as the gift shops and restaurants. The local Ticos (native folks) in town usually do not speak much English, but have no problem exchanging US dollars.

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Restaurants: There are many local restaurants with great and inexpensive food. Details provided upon arrival. Most

within a mile of the Lodge and some within walking distance.

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Activities: Click the link for activities below, but there's Zip lining the jungle, horseback riding, hanging bridges, canopy tours, canoeing, hiking, fishing, shopping, ATVing, volcano tours, butterfly farms, white water rafting, rainforest sky tram, numerous gift shops and art galleries, hot springs, mud baths, museums, great restaurants, or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings.

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http://www.hangingbridges.com - Arenal Hanging Bridges.

http://www.arenalbutterfly.com - Rainforest River Walk and butterfly conservatory.

http://www.lostiguanaresort.com - Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica.

http://www.mysticalodge.com - Restaurant located on beautiful Lake Arenal.

http://www.puretrekcostarica.com - The ultimate waterfall rappel.

http://www.pacifico-costarica.com - ATV rentals to explore the rainforest and Arenal Volcono.

http://www.arenaltours.com - Naturalist Tours.

http://www.tabacon.com - Enchanting walk in the forest with hot springs baths.

http://www.exploradoresoutdoors.com - White water rafting at its best!

http://www.arenalmundoaventura.com - Canopy tours, horseback riding, waterfalls and volcano

http://www.fourtraxadventure.com - ATV rentals to explore the rainforest and Arenal Volcano.

http://www.miradorelsilencio.com - Volcano observation, rainforest walks and bird watching.

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