Top Things to do in Arenal Volcano National Park
Top Hotels in Arenal Volcano National Park
- 1. Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
- 2. Nayara Gardens
- 3. Arenal Manoa Resort Hotel & Hot Springs
- 4. Hotel Amor Arenal
- 5. The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort
- 6. Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
- 7. Hotel Amor Arenal
- 8. The Springs Resort and Spa
- 9. Noah"s Forest by Tifakara
- 10. Hotel El Silencio del Campo
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What to do and see in Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela: The Best Cooking Classes
If waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife and volcanoes are your thing, then Arenal Volcano National Park will take your breath away. One of the world’s most active volcanoes burps tufts of smoke in the background as you make your way through forests and old lava fields. Take a rafting tour or hit the beach, then retire to a comfy hotel.
Restaurants in Arenal Volcano National Park
1. Costa Rica Cooking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
Costa Rica Cooking is the place where Chef Scott Alan showcases his passion for cooking while using fresh, local ingredients from his beautiful home of La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica. You will cook alongside him learning about the food and culture behind the dishes and hear many entertaining tales of life in Costa Rica. Our kitchen is located near the base of Arenal Volcano and boasts amazing views of the volcano along with the adjoining dog rescue center, Costa Rica Dog Rescue. This is a unique and rewarding experience and is a must while visiting La Fortuna.
Reviewed By ASawSmith - Jacksonville, United States
We did the cooking class with Chef Scot back in Feb 2018 and my husband and I still talk about it to this day! We loved everything about it - from the kitchen in the open air, to the drinks, to the food we prepared and all the information we learned about local cuisine. We had such a great time, honestly couldn't say anything about this experience that we didn't like - 100% recommend!
2. All Around Costa Rica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
All Around Costa Rica offers private tours for visitors in Costa Rica. We are based in the adventure capital of Costa Rica - La Fortuna. Get Around Costa Rica was founded with one goal in mind: to help traveler's discover and experience the lush diversity that is the paradise of Costa Rica!
3. Finca Paraiso Organico
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Paradise Organic farm is a rural tourism project on a property over 3 hectares planted with various plants and many species of flora, which attracts birds, butterflies and animals in their natural environment. it is a complex that features a typical ranch where we offer our visitors products from the farm, harvested, organically grown and pro-environment.
Reviewed By Daleb0422 - Ajax, Canada
This is a family run organic farm. They want you to come and see how they have tried to transform farming for the last 10-15 years. You are taken on a tour of the farm and get to take part in some of the activities such as pressing sugar cane. Then you get to taste sugar cane spirits. Farther on you learn about cocoa and get to make chocolate from the beans. You roast them, crush them, and eventually make your own chocolate to your own taste. Then a cup of hot chocolate. They served a traditional Costa Rican lunch and then treated us to a display of dance performed by some of the children.
4. Eden Chocolate Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
Eden Chocolate Tour is a cocoa organic farm. In our plantation we make Chocolate Tours. We are located in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Costa Rica.
5. maiztourcr
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Maiztourcr is a family business where you have the experience of knowing the true natural medina inherited from our ancestors, an archaeological site with 2000 years old. Enjoy the authentic Costa Rican food made with corn and taste ancestral drinks such as chicha, chocolate and without neglecting the delicious coffee .....
6. Desafio Adventure Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By MartinFierro72 - Fresno, United States
Even though we are retired (active seniors) we decided to "go for it." We were absolutely glad we did. The guides were very careful to give clear and complete safety instructions. The rafting itself was exciting and challenging, but not overwhelming. They warned us we would "get wet" and this happened early and often! They had a kayak following us and taking pictures (extra cost, but absolutely worth it). The pictures preserved amazing highlights. For example, one showed our guide, Rodlan, in back of our raft had been thrown several feet "into the air" above the raft. However, he landed safely in the raft, and we would never have known of this, but for the pictures. (And I thought "catching air" was only for motorcross!) In several pictures, the waves crashing over us make it a challenge to see us in the raft, so the promise we'd "get wet" was absolutely fulfilled. We felt challenged, but we never felt endangered. The pictures were delivered (as promised) within 48 hours (via DropBox). They have been a smash hit on social media. We were so glad we choose this company, and this adventure, and we invite others to "give it a try." You won't regret it if you do. (But you absolutely should regret a wonderful missed opportunity if you don't! )
7. Varco Travel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
We help you create an amazing Costa Rica vacation ▫️Transportation ▫️Tours ▫️Accommodation ▫️Flights ▫️Car Rental
8. Neotropic Wildlife Expeditions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
At NWE we are agents of change, ready to revolutionize the vision of tourism, through transcendental experiences.
9. cosTURRIca nature
National tourism company focused on guided experiences and environmental education, in order to offer the world a way to enjoy Costa Rica in harmony with nature. We offer our clients experiences on wooded trails on the slopes of the Arenal Volcano that will make you know the biodiversity and scenic beauty of Costa Rica, in addition to its cuisine.
10. El Fogon de Chela
I am Isela, I live in Costa Rica passionate about cooking, I enjoy preparing typical dishes in the heat of the Fogón. El Fogón de Chela is located in a rural community where the tradition and culture of a town is reflected in our gastronomy.
