Audio Guide of Arenal Natura Ecological Park

The park is open every day from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM for daytime visits and offers a spectacular night tour at 6:00 PM. It is located just 6 km west of the La Fortuna Catholic Church, making it very easy to reach by taxi or following this location by car.

Rates vary depending on whether you choose the daytime or night tour, generally around $39 USD for adults with reduced prices for children. Since groups are kept small to enhance the experience, I strongly recommend buying your tickets on their official website before going.

To enjoy the trails, the frog garden and the reptile habitats without rushing, I recommend dedicating about 2 hours. Guided tours usually last approximately one and a half hours, which is the perfect amount of time to learn without getting exhausted.

Arenal Natura stands out for being a conservation center that houses the largest frog garden in Costa Rica and breeding programs for threatened species. It is an educational site where you will see wildlife in habitats that perfectly recreate their natural environment, it is not a conventional zoo.

If you want to see the true magic of the rainforest, the night tour is unbeatable because that is when frogs and many species are active. However, if you prefer to see the birds and appreciate the botany, the morning visit is ideal.

Absolutely, it is one of the most accessible parks in the area with paved, flat trails and no difficult steps. It is a fantastic option if you are traveling with elderly people, wheelchairs or strollers so that no one misses out on nature.

You are in a privileged location, right next to the famous Baldi Hot Springs to relax after the walk. You are also very close to the access to Arenal Volcano National Park, so you can combine adventure and relaxation on the same day.

Bring comfortable clothing, a light raincoat (the weather changes quickly) and biodegradable insect repellent. If you go on the night tour, try to bring a camera with good low-light performance or simply let yourself be carried away by the jungle sounds with an audio guide if you want to dive deeper.