Peñas Blancas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A wooden bridge with a sloth face carved into the center, surrounded by lush greenery and a cloudy sky.
A close-up of a frog with distinctive black and white markings.
A waterfall cascading into a clear pool surrounded by lush greenery.
A frog with white and dark brown markings on a mossy surface.
A small, single-story house with a blue roof and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and banana trees.

Where to stay in Peñas Blancas

Find the best Peñas Blancas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern house with a blue roof, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.

El Millon

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Millon and surrounding area, you can visit Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park.

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

4 out of 5
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas Peñas Blancas Alajuela
The price is £128 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
£128
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly lodge in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (500 reviews)
"I loved the peacefullness of the rainforest. The staff was amazing. The only thing that was not great was the food. They should specials on everyday of the week. I asked for eggs over medium and I got hard eggs. The steak tacos had no flavor and the steak was hard. The only good thing that we ate ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Chateau Arenal

Chateau Arenal

3 out of 5
El Castillo Peñas Blancas Alajuela
The price is £66 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£66
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
"Amazing location 30min from La Fortuna, beautiful quiet place in the jungle, amazing to rest in hot tub in the late afternoon with light drizzle coming down and surrounded by nature. Excellent restaurant and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Chateau Arenal
Junglo Resort and Spa

Junglo Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
150m surest y 54 metros suroesta del proyecto suenos de reyes en santa gertrudis Bosque Peñas Blancas Alajuela
The price is £136 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£136
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal Volcano ...
Junglo Resort and Spa
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Cabañas Rio Escondido

Cabañas Rio Escondido

3 out of 5
El Jauuri, 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Tabacon ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"Good location, quiet and peaceful"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Cabañas Rio Escondido
Kaluma Villas

Kaluma Villas

3.5 out of 5
Calle la bruja, la fortuna Peñas Blancas Alajuela Province
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall and El ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"Fabulous accommodations, excellent host & amazing service! Gorgeous view & beautiful backyard!! We loved every minute of our stay!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Kaluma Villas
Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort

Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort

chachagua Alajuela Province
Stay at this holiday home in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort
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Stay near popular Peñas Blancas attractions

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

9.4/10 (1,547 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and popular activities such as hiking in Peñas Blancas. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.
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Things to do

La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

£77
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Don Olivo Chocolate Tour

Don Olivo Chocolate Tour

£22
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Don Olivo Chocolate Tour
ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano.

Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna

£87
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna
Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour

Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour

£23
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour
Thermal River Experience

Hot Springs Pura Vida

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hot Springs Pura Vida
Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal

Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal

£59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal
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Cities near Peñas Blancas

A suspension bridge in a dense forest.

Monteverde

A town with colorful buildings, a central park, and a volcano in the background.

La Fortuna

A horse standing in a grassy field with a mountain in the background.

Tronadora