The wild Amor Arenal resort, nestled in Costa Rica's lush vegetation, offers breathtaking views of the mystical rainforest and Arenal Volcano. The property is home to 31 luxurious wooden casitas, each with its own terrace and an enchanting spring water plunge pool. There is also a yoga pagoda, a state-of-the-art gym, and a rich wildlife with macaws and toucans that can be explored on various excursions and hikes. Iconic views of the volcano are your constant companion.
In the picturesque Rainforest Spa, nestled in the rainforest, you can enjoy Ayurvedic treatments in the open air with views of the gorge. There is also a mani-pedi station, a yoga pavilion in the forest, a meditation platform with dramatic views, and an excellent gym. Adventure awaits right outside the door: two hiking trails lead you through the jungle—past streams, waterfalls, and swinging capuchin monkeys. The hotel is also happy to organize trips to suspension bridges and jungle canopies, as well as rafting or bird and sloth watching.
The 31 detached casitas at Amor Arenal are all located along a beautifully landscaped stone path that can only be reached on foot or by golf cart. Each casita faces the Arenal and has a heated spring water plunge pool and a double shower with a large window overlooking the rainforest. The floors are made of stained tropical hardwood, and the minibar is stocked with cold beers, kombucha, sangria, and pastries. The interior features fine hardwoods, natural materials, and high ceilings, creating a successful connection to nature.
El Rancho features an open wall overlooking the jungle and a terrace with iconic views of the volcano. Tico traditions, classics, and the chef's playful combinations guarantee culinary variety, while coffee lovers will get their money's worth tasting Costa Rica's world-class roasts. For the most authentic feast, sign up for the Costa Rica tasting menu, where the chef takes you on a journey through the country with each course and serves a traditional drink with each round. In the evening, live music, DJs, karaoke, and light snacks await you at the hotel bar La Jaranita.
The picturesque Amor Arenal is so close to Costa Rica's most powerful volcano, Arenal, that you can almost smell the lava, and owes its name to its love for the cone-shaped crater. The entire complex is designed from the outside in, with a bar submerged in the middle of a mineral water swimming pool and paved paths between all the facilities. Accommodation consists of a series of rustic wooden casitas located on jungle-covered paths at the edge of a canyon and near natural hot springs. All cabins have private terraces and heated plunge pools, and some offer exclusive views of the volcano, which occasionally hides behind the lush jungle vegetation.
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