Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Nuevo Arenal to Tilarán
West and around the lake from Nuevo Arenal, the scenery becomes even more spectacular
just as the road gets progressively worse.
Sleeping & Eating
La Rana de Arenal
HOTEL
About 5.5km from Nuevo Arenal, watch out for the hairpin turnoff at the driveway to La
Rana, a quaint German-run spot with seven simple, comfortable rooms. In an airy upstairs
pub-style dining room, the restaurant serves good international food with an emphasis on
German cuisine. The property has tennis courts, a lakeside walking trail and a nearby
swimming spot.
Living Forest
CABINAS
bathroom US$28/45/75/95)
Interior designer, massage therapist, yogi and free spirit: Johanna Harmala has combined
these traits to create this inviting, inspiring retreat on the banks of the Río Sabalito about
15km west of Nuevo Arenal. The jewel-toned rooms are furnished with attractive walnut
beds, with shared or private access to beautiful open-air stone bathrooms.
There's a delicious swimming hole, as well as yoga and spa services.
Mystica Resort
RESORT
152/165; noon-9pm; )
About 15km west of Nuevo Arenal, this Mediterranean-style retreat has several comfort-
able, colorful rooms with Spanish-tile floors, woven bedspreads, wooden accents and a
wide, inviting front porch with volcano views. If you're not staying here, the restaurant is
still a great place to stop for a wood-fired pizza (US$5 to US$14).