Arenal National Park
On the map, the Arenal National Park is located in the lower central part of our northern plains. The 7,413 acres (3,000 hector) Arenal National Park is settled within the 501,623 acres (203,000 hector) Arenal Conservation Area, which is protecting 8 of Costa Rica's 12 life zones and 16 reserves in the region between the Guanacaste and Tilarán mountain ranges. The park contains two volcanoes, the very active Arenal Volcano and the very dormant Cerro Chato, and is located near the 25 mile long Lake Arenal. The lake was extended to 3 times its original size in 1979 to house Costa Ricas largest hydroelectric dam that produces 70% of the countrys electricity. The lake is very famous among local fishermen and travelers, because its waters are loaded with rainbow bass. This fish is known by the locals as Guapote (handsome one). It is not only beautiful, but very flavorful as well. Lake Arenal is also one of the world's top destinations for travelers to enjoy windsurfing and sail boarding, due to its year-round steady and strong winds. There is a small but bustling windsurfing community, containing schools for amateur travelers, at the northwest end of the lake. Although, the winds are year around, the prime time of year for the serious windsurfers to visit is during the windy season which is from November to April. Costa Rica's Arenal National Park gets its name from the Arenal Volcano, one of the world's ten most active volcanoes, and the most active volcano in Costa Rica. Arenal Volcano has been spewing lava regularly since breaking its 400-year dormancy from a fateful earthquake on July 29, 1968. As a result of the colossal blast, that was felt as far away as Boulder, Colorado, two of the local villages (Tabacón and Pueblo Nuevo) were wiped out, along with their entire populations. Arenal Volcano is a near picture-perfect cone shape, and a must-see for anyone visiting Costa Rica. In fact, it is one of Costa Ricas biggest tourist attractions. The picturesque Arenal Volcano is the major highlight of this new national park that opened its doors in September of 1991. Lava discharge and eruptions have been regular, and on virtually any day tourist can see smoky columns of ash and blocks of rocks from eruptions, known as strombolian activity, descending down the elevated slope (provided it isnt clouded over). Some days the volcano blows numerous times in an hour, ejecting car-size rocks, chloride gases, sulfur dioxide, ash, and red-hot lava. Located on the western side of the volcano is its active vent, and with the normal easterly wind, it blows most of the effects westward. Eruptions and explosions, however, happen on all sides of the volcano. On nights where Arenal Volcano is not surrounded by clouds, vacationers can enjoy fiery firework displays of lava and red illuminated boulders. Along with the lake, the Arenal National Park is surrounded by a plethora of hot springs heated by the peak of the volcano. The weather can be erratic with clouds covering the volcano at a moment's notice, hiding any view travelers could have had. This is truer during the wet season. Visitors stand a reasonable chance in the dry season, although, clear nights are still possible at this time. Morning hours seem to be a better time to witness the top before the afternoon clouds arrive. Travelers should know that viewing Volcan Arenal is never a sure thing and in all actuality, the worse time for viewing Volcan Arenal is during December and January. We know, we live here. The Arenal National Park will get travelers the closest (legal) viewing of Volcan Arenal, and trust me, it's close enough.
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Hotel Arenal Lodge - Best Lake and Arenal Volcano view
arenallodge.net - Hotel en Costa Rica con vista para el volcano y el lago Arenal. La ubicacion privilegiada que permite ver todo el valle de la Fortuna de San Carlos con su atractivo Volcan Arenal y el tranquillo lago de aguas dulces y limpias. Paseos de barco, pesca esportiva y lazer para toda la familia.
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Near Tilaran on the south shore of Lake Arenal, Suzan Haskins reports for InternationalLiving.com about the peace and tranquility of lakeside living.
Visit Paquera - Sport fishing Costa Rica
One of the more popular activities in Costa Rica is Sport fishing. Paquera is no exception. The fishing is usually good year round, but the different species have their peak season.
Roosterfish, Jacks, Sierra Mackerel, Crocodile Needlefish, groupers and snappers are common species for inshore fishing. Every year Roosterfish in the range of 90-100 lb are caught in this area.
Going a little further off-shore you will encounter one of the best sailfish fishing spots in the world. There are also marlin, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna and Wahoo available.
Happy fishing and tight lines to all!
Una de las actividades más populares en Costa Rica es la pesca deportiva. Paquera no es una excepción. La pesca es generalmente bueno durante todo el año, pero las diferentes especies tienen su temporada alta.
Pez Gallo, Jureles, Macarela, Aguja, meros y pargos son especies comunes para la pesca costera. Cada año se captura pez Gallo en el rango de 90-100 lb este zona.
Yendo un poco más lejos en alta mar se encontrará con uno de los mejores lugares de pesca de pez vela en el mundo. También hay marlín, dorado, atún aleta amarilla y Wahoo disponible.
Que tenga una pesca feliz y líneas apretadas!
Kayak Tour Arenal Lake
Bring your camera because this 2 hour paddle on Central America’s second-largest lake gives you the best views of the behemoth Arenal Volcano and Costa Rican wildlife! Enjoy a pleasant time kayaking on Lake Arenal with breath-taking view of the Arenal Volcano and during your trip, you may observe different species of birds like the “Flycatcher”, “Kingfisher”, “Great Blue Heron” and “Anhinga” and may also possibly hear and see Howler monkeys! The view is spectacular with the lake on one side of you, and the majestic Arenal Volcano on the other.
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Lake Arenal - La Fortuna, Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Travel blogs from Lake Arenal:
- ... First off we did a shortish hike up to a mirador to see the volcano and Lake Arenal ...
- ... We also drove towards lake Arenal, located a short distance away and enjoyed a delicious drink of coconut water right in the shell While pulling away ...
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- La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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- On the boat across lake Arenal to Monteverde by Bshorts from a blog titled Arenal/Monteverde
- Drinking coconut water at Lake Arenal - YUM by Semi-backpacker from a blog titled The Clearing of Arenal
- View from Monteverde Hike back at Lake Arenal by Chadsteph from a blog titled Soggy Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Rainforests
- View of Lake Arenal from Volcan Arenal by Emanddave from a blog titled Last chance for lava
- At Lake Arenal by Semi-backpacker from a blog titled The Clearing of Arenal
- Lake Arenal by Semi-backpacker from a blog titled The Clearing of Arenal
Windsurf @ Lago Arenal, Costa Rica
Lago de Yojoa, Honduras, Enero 2018
Cinco días en el hermoso Lago de Yojoa en Honduras en enero de 2018. Me alojé en el hermoso D&D Brewery, Lodge y Restaurant ubicado en la región del Lago de Yojoa, en el centro de Honduras, en el pueblo rural de Los Naranjos. Es el mejor lugar para hacer un recorrido para ver el famoso pájaro quetzal.
Cinq jours passés dans la belle région du Lago de Yojoa au Honduras en janvier 2018. J'y ai séjourné au superbe D&D Brewery, Lodge and Restaurant situé au centre du Honduras tout près du Lac de Yojoa dans le village rural de Los Naranjos. C'est le meilleur endroit pour prendre un tour pour voir le célèbre oiseau quetzal.
Five days in the beautiful Lago de Yojoa in Honduras in January 2018. I stayed at the beautiful D & D Brewery, Lodge, and Restaurant located in the Lake Yojoa region of Central Honduras in the rural village of Los Naranjos. D&D Brewery, Lodge, and Restaurant is the best place to take a Tour to see the famous quetzal bird.