4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Aug 9, 2019Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.
Where to stay in Peñas Blancas
El Millon
While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Volcano National Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $211 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$211
$238 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
"👍"
Reviewed on May 26, 2024
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is $145 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$145
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction La Altura Viewpoint is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)
"This place is pretty special. It is a small, low key resort. My son wanted to stay close to the pool, so we stayed in a standard room. The room wasn't great. The beds were hard, it could use a refresh, the air conditioner was loud, and there was no soundproofing. If we had picked one of the bungalows ..."
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024
Rancho Margot - All meals included
3km West of El Castillo Center, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star resort in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy an airport shuttle (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
"This property was amazing, literally one of the most beautiful properties that I have ever stayed at! The staff were so accomodating, especially given a reservation error . They had us check in, stated they would handle the problem with Expedia, and told us the most important thing is that we have ..."
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabañas Rio Escondido
El Jauuri, 702, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
"Our room overlooked the river. We had fireflys at night, chamelions in the day and real peace and quiet. There is everythng you could need pools fed by the river, trails through the grounds, kitchens barbeques all in good condition. Easy to get to on a good road and close enough to town."
Reviewed on May 3, 2024
Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views!
El Castillo
Stay at this vacation home in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy a water park, concierge services, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Amazing views
"We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Castillo. The terrace had an amazing view of Arenal volcano, and we saw so many birds in the backyard. It was amazing to have coffee in morning and watch clouds roll through valley and listen to birdsong. The location is convenient for getting to Fortuna and nearby ..."
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024
Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort
chachagua
Stay at this vacation home in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
amazing!
"Love it!!!"
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Arenal Eco Zoo
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Arenal Eco Zoo during your travels in El Castillo. Discover the volcano viewpoints and hot springs in this romantic area.
Butterfly Conservatory
4.5/5(58 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Butterfly Conservatory during your travels in El Castillo. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
La Altura Viewpoint
You can find out about the history of Peñas Blancas with a trip to La Altura Viewpoint. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Monteverde: Guided Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest
$30
Per adult
Costa Rica Cooking, El Fogon de Chela
$50
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From El Castillo: Jet Ski Rental at Lake Arenal
$145
Per adult
La Fortuna Night Walk in High Biodiversity Rainforest
$55
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Peñas Blancas
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Andy
Apr 20, 2019Perfect location for wildlife and amenities
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
Mar 27, 2019I showed up after in late a full day of travel to get there. I was informed they were overbooked and didn’t have my reserved & paid in full room available for me. I needed to go to their sister property with no AC, no hot water, it was awful.
5/5 - Excellent
T.
Feb 19, 2019The Don Olivo Chocolate tour is fantastic, as is Sky Trek Canyoning!
- Children's Eternal Rainforest
- Arenal Eco Zoo
- Chato Volcano
- Butterfly Conservatory
- La Altura Viewpoint
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Arenal Volcano
- Tabacon Hot Springs
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
- Lake Arenal
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
- Baldi Hot Springs
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Los Lagos Hot Springs
- Kalambu Hot Springs
- Ecotermales Fortuna
- Costa Rica Sky Adventures
- Paradise Hot Springs
- Termales Los Laureles
- Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
- Selvatura Adventure Park
- Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
- Arenal Adventure World
- Curi-Cancha Reserve
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
- Arenal Natura Ecological Park
- Cerro Chato Lake
- Titoku Hot Springs
- Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
- Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
- Puentes Colgantes del Arenal