Arenal
Nuevo Arenal sits on the north shore of Lake Arenal, an artificial reservoir created in 1979 when the original village of Arenal was submerged — the town itself was built as a government resettlement project for displaced residents. The lake and its surrounding wetlands have held Ramsar designation since 2000. The area offers lakeside accommodation, including several bed and breakfasts, and a little town centre with German, Costa Rican, and Italian restaurants and basic amenities.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.0 km4.3 mi
Arenal: quick answers
Where is Arenal?
Arenal is in Costa Rica, about 111 km69 miles in a straight line from San José.
How do you get to Arenal?
The nearest airport is La Fortuna (FON), about 1 hr 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Arenal?
The warmest month is April, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is October, with about 320 mm12.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Arenal?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants, 1 café and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Arenal?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Upala and Los Chiles.