4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.
Peñas Blancas
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Where to stay in Peñas Blancas
El Millon
While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Arenal Eco Zoo and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Junglo Resort and Spa
C. Cataratas, Penas Blancas, Alajuela Province
Stay at this 3-star resort in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
Cabañas del Lago
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabañas del Lago
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
Cabañas Rio Escondido
El Jauuri, 702, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
Nayari Villas
Calle la bruja, la fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela Province
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall and El Salto Fortuna ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Arenal Eco Zoo
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Arenal Eco Zoo during your travels in El Castillo. Discover the volcano viewpoints and hot springs in this romantic area.
Butterfly Conservatory
4.5/5(58 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Butterfly Conservatory during your travels in El Castillo. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
La Altura Viewpoint
You can find out about the history of Peñas Blancas with a trip to La Altura Viewpoint. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
La Fortuna Night Walk in a High Biodiversity Rainforest
$30
per adult
Monteverde Cloud Forest Nature Tour
$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cook with a Local Family + Night Walk in the Rainforest
$99
per adult
Kayak or Paddleboard Rental in Lake Arenal- Transp not included
$30
per adult
Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge
$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Peñas Blancas
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Andy
Perfect location for wildlife and amenities
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
I showed up after in late a full day of travel to get there. I was informed they were overbooked and didn’t have my reserved & paid in full room available for me. I needed to go to their sister property with no AC, no hot water, it was awful.
5/5 - Excellent
T.
The Don Olivo Chocolate tour is fantastic, as is Sky Trek Canyoning!
- Children's Eternal Rainforest
- Arenal Eco Zoo
- Chato Volcano
- Butterfly Conservatory
- La Altura Viewpoint
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Tabacon Hot Springs
- Arenal Volcano
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- Lake Arenal
- Baldi Hot Springs
- Los Lagos Hot Springs
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Kalambu Hot Springs
- Ecotermales Fortuna
- Costa Rica Sky Adventures
- Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
- Paradise Hot Springs
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
- Termales Los Laureles
- Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
- Curi-Cancha Reserve
- Selvatura Adventure Park
- Arenal Adventure World
- Arenal Natura Ecological Park
- Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
- Titoku Hot Springs
- Quesada City Park
- Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
- El Tigre Waterfalls