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 Rp2.800.009 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp2.800.009
Rp3.164.063 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (495 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Food is ok…breakfast and dinner are not that great but breakfast is free. Dinner is not. Other than that, once you hike the volcano and check out the waterfall, there isn’t much else to do in the town so the resort is the most exciting thing to do and will be a highlight of your trip. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Chateau Arenal

Chateau Arenal

3 out of 5
El Castillo Peñas Blancas Alajuela
The price is Rp1.412.656 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Rp1.412.656
Rp1.596.301 total
12 Sept - 13 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 Rp2.860.459 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Rp2.860.459
Rp3.232.319 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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! (102 reviews)
"The host was very nice. A small kitchen in the unit. Nice balcony on the river. Free parking. Short drive from town center. Quiet and peaceful"

Reviewed on 7 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
Cabañas del Lago

Cabañas del Lago

3 out of 5
702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"Un lugar precioso con un gerente estupendo que te ayuda en lo que puede. Lo recomiendo cien por cien."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Cabañas del Lago
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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 Monteverde. 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

Rp1.875.405
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools

Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools

Rp1.160.965
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools
Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna

Rp1.875.405
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

Rp1.696.795
per adult
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour

La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour

Rp821.606
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour
Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour

Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour

Rp571.552
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour
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Cities near Peñas Blancas

A suspension bridge in a dense forest.

Monteverde

A flag on a pole, a wooden fence, and a landscape with trees and a body of water in the distance.

Tilaran