Paradise is in easy reach.
Arenal Hills is easily accessible from both San Jose International Airport and Liberia International Airport. Both airports offer direct flights from many cities in North and South America, making it easy for visitors to get to Arenal Hills from anywhere in the region. The drive from San Jose to Arenal Hills takes approximately 3 hours, while the drive from Liberia to Arenal Hills takes approximately 2.5 hours. Both routes offer stunning views of the Costa Rican countryside, with plenty of opportunities to stop and explore along the way.
Explore the Arenal region
From volcanic peaks to lakeside villages, the Arenal region packs extraordinary variety into a relatively small area. Whether you are drawn by adventure, wildlife, or simply the idea of waking up to views that do not get old, there is a corner of this region that will feel like it was made for you.
El Castillo
Small, forested, and genuinely off the beaten track, El Castillo sits below Arenal Volcano just 16 kilometres from La Fortuna. Wildlife is everywhere, the views of the volcano are among the best in the region, and the accommodation scene runs to eco-lodges and boutique retreats rather than large hotels. It is quiet by design, and all the better for it.
Discover El CastilloLake Arenal
Costa Rica's largest lake is also one of its most dramatic landscapes. Arenal Volcano anchors the eastern horizon, strong trade winds make it a world-class destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing, and the lake road connecting La Fortuna to Tilarán passes through some of the most scenic countryside in the country. Whatever brings you to the region, the lake is worth time on its own.
Discover Lake ArenalNuevo Arenal
Built in the late 1970s to replace a town now beneath the lake, Nuevo Arenal has grown into a relaxed, welcoming community on the northern shore. It has the amenities you need day to day and a food scene shaped by the international residents who have made it home. For those looking at property in the lake region, it is a practical and popular starting point.
Discover Nuevo ArenalTilarán
Sitting at around 550 metres above sea level at the western end of Lake Arenal, Tilarán is a working town with a well-kept central square, a cooler climate, and good road connections to Guanacaste, Liberia, and San José. It is less visited than the Arenal zone to the east, which gives it a grounded, everyday character that many people find genuinely appealing.
Discover TilaránTronadora
Tronadora sits quietly on the northern shore of Lake Arenal between Nuevo Arenal and the eastern lake basin. It is rural, unhurried, and largely residential, with birdwatching, kayaking, and open lake views on the doorstep. Property here offers strong value, and on a clear day the views towards Arenal Volcano are hard to beat.
Discover Tronadora
