Arenal Area: Arenal Volcano National Park/Hot Springs (Tours/Hikes and more)

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This is day 4 of Part 1 Central America trip to Costa Rica (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/186189912/). A full day WITH TOUR GUIDES sightseeing and relax hiking at Arenal Volcano National Park (http://www.costarica-nationalparks.com/arenalnationalpark.html) and relax/dinner at Tabacon Resort Hot Springs (http://www.tabacon.com/)

DAY 5: is a free day for more hiking or other activities (http://www.arenal.net/arenal-volcano-tour.htm) (zip line, river rafting, kayaking)

DEPARTURE TIME at Hotel : 7:55 - 8:00 AM (Sat Nov. 22)

Route: Day 4 with Tour Guides to visit Costa Rica famous volcano for hiking at Arenal Volcano National Park (http://www.costarica-nationalparks.com/arenalnationalpark.html) and relaxing Tabacon Resort Hot Springs (http://www.tabacon.com/) (dinner included)

Difficulty: Level 1+ (relax pace). Click on RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more about difficulty levels

GOOD TO KNOW wear trousers, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, bathing suite, hat, jacket, raincoat, camera, and sunblock. Ten Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

To read more about our day

1. Arenal Volcano National Park (http://www.costarica-nationalparks.com/arenalnationalpark.html)

Costa Rica's Arenal National Park has the most active volcano in the country. It was believed to be dormant until a major eruption in 1968. The park is next to the country's largest hydroelectric project, the Arenal Lake Dam

2. Tabacon Resort Hot Springs (http://www.tabacon.com/) "There are many naturally occurring hot springs around the world, many affiliated with volcanic activity. In Costa Rica, there are hot springs of different temperatures, flow volumes and mineral content that can be found in the regions around the Arenal, Irazu, Miravalles and Rincon de la Vieja Volcanos, and others in the Orosi Valley or near Ciudad Quesada in San Carlos.

But the perfect combination of volume, temperature and mineral content (low sulfur content to prevent strong odors) that is present in Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort is unique in Costa Rica and worldwide"

To read more other activities (http://www.arenal.net/arenal-volcano-tour.htm)

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