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The Rojas Bonilla family has created this wild frog sanctuary, home to some 28 species of
croaking critters. The frogs are just the beginning of the night walk, which continues into
the rainforest to see what other nocturnal animals await. If you're more of a morning per-
son, you can do a bird-watching tour. Reservations are recommended.
Arenal Mundo Aventura
ADVENTURE TOUR, HIKING
US$70/50, hiking US$48/33; )
An all-in-one adventure park, this place offers various guided hikes, rappelling and horse
riding, as well as a canopy tour. It also hosts performances of indigenous Maleku dance
and song. It is 2km south of La Fortuna, on the road to Chachagua.
Desafío Adventure Company
ADVENTURE TOUR
2479-0020;
www.desafiocostarica.com
;
Calle 2; tours US$65-85;
6:30am-9pm)
Desafío has the widest range of river trips in Fortuna, including paddling trips on the Río
Balsa, horse-riding treks to Volcán Arenal, adventure tours rappelling down waterfalls, and
mountain-bike expeditions. It can also arrange your transfer to Monteverde by horse, boat
or bike.
Aventuras Arenal
TOUR
horse riding from US$66; 7am-8pm)
Operating for over 15 years, this outfit organizes a variety of local day tours on bike, boat
and horseback. It also does trips further afield, including to Caño Negro and Río Celeste.
Jacamar Naturalist Tours
HIKING, ADVENTURE TOUR
Recommended for its variety of naturalist hikes, including Arenal and Cerro Chato. It does
adventure tours too, including canyoning and ATV riding. It's located on the ground level
of Hotel Arenal Carmela.
