4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.
Peñas Blancas
Travel Guide
Visit Peñas Blancas
Where to stay in Peñas Blancas
El Millon
While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cabañas del Lago
702, 3,5 km sur del Polideportivo de Fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
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 ...
Kaluma Villas
Calle la bruja, la fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela Province
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall ...
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 ...
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
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
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
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
$38
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + Thermomineral pools
$50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna
$105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline
$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna
$50
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
$71
per adult
96% 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
- Chato Volcano
- Arenal Eco Zoo
- Butterfly Conservatory
- La Altura Viewpoint
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Arenal Volcano
- Tabacon Hot Springs
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- Baldi Hot Springs
- Lake Arenal
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Los Lagos Hot Springs
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
- Costa Rica Sky Adventures
- Ecotermales Fortuna
- Kalambu Hot Springs
- Paradise Hot Springs
- Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
- Termales Los Laureles
- Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
- Selvatura Adventure Park
- Curi-Cancha Reserve
- Natura Eco Park
- Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
- Titoku Hot Springs
- Monteverde Orchid Garden
- Juan Castro Blanco National Park
- Quesada City Park
- Arenal Adventure World