AMOR ARENAL

Making use of the unique geology surrounding La Fortuna, the lodge is home to a selection of enticing springs. Enjoy a soak in the lounging pool, tucked away under secluded forest canopy; cool off with a few laps of the mineralised main swimming pool; or sip a cooling cocktail in the thermal pool’s alluring swim-up bar. Feel at one with the world around you at the Rainforest Spa, where indulgent therapies using locally sourced ingredients are certain to leave you in a state of total bliss. Choose from a cooling volcanic mud wrap, rejuvenating coconut scrub or soothing ayurvedic massage with warm oil. The yoga and meditation decks offer an ideal space to start the day – soundtracked by the mellifluous calls of parrots and tanagers.

Dining at Amor Arenal is truly an experience to relish. The flagship El Rancho restaurant allows guests to tuck into delicious international cuisine with a Costa Rican twist – all while absorbing stunning rainforest views. Be sure to try the rib-eye with gaucho-style chimichurri sauce or tacos filled with delicious roasted vegetables. A unique opportunity awaits at the Tico Grill, where mini grills on the table allow you to barbecue your own meats and vegetables. Evenings in the colourful La Jaranita bar allow guests to enjoy familiar cocktails infused with the lodge’s own Guaro Cacique – a sugar cane-based liquor.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Spa & wellness enthusiasts
• Serenity seekers
• Nature lovers

THINGS TO DO AT THE LODGE:

• Take a dip in the lodge’s springs, from cool swimming pools to thermal swim-up bars
• Absorb the sounds of the surrounding rainforest from your private terrace and Jacuzzi
• Take a tour around the lodge’s La Finquita – meaning ‘little farm’ – and take part in a cooking lesson using freshly harvested ingredients
• Barbecue your own meats and vegetables at the Tico Grill
• Tuck into international cuisine with a local twist at the El Rancho restaurant
• Enjoy delicious cocktails infused with the lodge’s own Guaro Cacique at the bar
• Sample some of the region’s best coffee and fresh breads at La Granea
• Unwind with a calming yoga or meditation session

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Try out more enticing hot springs in Ecotermales’ four soothing pools
• Zip around the forest by mountain bike or ATV
• Go birding in search of toucans, parrots, tanagers and oropendolas
• Glide over the sparkling waters of Lake Arenal by paddleboard or kayak
• Trek the leisurely Nanciton trail or more challenging Serenity Trail
• Climb waterfalls and rock formations during a canyoning adventure
• Look out for sloths and howler monkeys hanging from the tree branches
• Learn about the fascinating journey of cacao and coffee beans at a family-run farm
• Ride through the El Silencio Reserve towards a shimmering crater lagoon