Lake Arenal Boat Tour

If you are looking for a fun activity to do when you visit Costa Rica, a boat tour of Lake Arenal is a great choice. Lake Arenal is Costa Rica's largest lake, located in the northern highlands of the country. It is about 90 km northwest of San Jose. If you are spending some time in the north before heading south to the beautiful beaches, put this on your list.

It is 30 km long and 5 km wide at its widest point. There are numerous boat operators that take tourists on a tour of the lake. Since the roads nearby are steep and winding, a ride across the lake can be a more enjoyable way to get to the Arenal Volcano.

 





There is a lot of wildlife in Lake Arenal. Besides fish, you will likely see many different types of birds.

 

You won't forget the first time you catch a glimpse of the Arenal Volcano, one of the most active volcano in Costa Rica.




As you get closer you can see the massive size of this volcano. The Arenal volcano measures in at approximately 1,633 metres (5,358 ft).



The Arenal Volcano had a major eruption in 1968 that killed many people and caused massive damage to nearby villages. While lava eruptions and explosions are rare, when you get close you may be able to see smoke coming from the top. It can be difficult to see if the skies are cloudy.

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