How do you get around Arenal?
Renting a car is the most convenient way to get around Arenal. There are a few car rental companies in town, with prices comparable to those in San Jose or Liberia. Many car rental services will now drop off a car at your hotel, if you suddenly get the urge to have one mid-vacation.
What is the best mode of transportation in Costa Rica?
bus
The best way to get around Costa Rica is by bus, which is reliable, navigable, inexpensive and frequently runs through San José, Costa Rica’s capital. Driving on your own is not highly recommended as some roads are tricky (speckled with potholes and ambiguously marked intersections).
Can you drive up Arenal Volcano?
Arenal Volcano National Park Directions from La Fortuna The entrance will be on your left hand side coming from Fortuna and it turns into an unpaved road. There are plenty of signs so you can’t miss it. Drive about 10 minutes on this road and you will see the parking lot and entrance on your left hand side.
What is the best time to visit Arenal Costa Rica?
The best time to visit Arenal is between September and October. So you see, the weather in Costa Rica is fairly complex and there is no one good time to visit all the destinations.
What are other options for travel in Costa Rica?
You have the choice of traveling around via rental car, private shuttle, shared shuttle, public bus, or small plane.
- Driving. With the exception of San Jose and some of the bigger cities such as Limon, Costa Rica is a relatively easy country to travel around.
- Private Shuttle.
- Shared Shuttle.
- Public Bus.
- Air Travel.
Can you get around Costa Rica without a car?
Getting around Costa Rica without a car is certainly feasible, but it’s likely to be either expensive or time-consuming. So, if you prefer to relax and enjoy, rather than hailing a taxi or waiting for your drop-off in a shared shuttle, renting a car is right for you.
Can you swim in Lake Arenal Costa Rica?
Tectonic upheavals created Lake Arenal about three million years ago and it provided fresh fish for ancient Guatusu inhabitants of its shore. The lake´s water is warm and fine for swimming but the most popular sports around are sailing, windsurfing and fishing for Guapote (bass), who put up fierce fight.