4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.
Peñas Blancas
Travel Guide
Visit Peñas Blancas
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
The price is AED 683 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
AED 683
AED 772 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
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! (287 reviews)
The best hotel we stayed in Costa Rica
"What a hidden gem! Honestly, the photos don’t do this place justice, it’s even better in person. The vibe is pure Pura Vida from the moment you arrive. The staff are incredibly kind, upbeat, and genuinely welcoming. We only had breakfast and lunch at the hotel, and the food was great, but huge portions. ..."
Reviewed on 4 April 2025
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
The price is AED 768 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
AED 768
AED 1,076 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (403 reviews)
"This resort is amazing and I wish I was back there now. We only stayed here 2 nights of our 8 night stay in Costa Rica, but it was our favorite. We have a family of 4 and we stayed in a deluxe treehouse which fit us nicely. The grounds are beautiful and walkable and the staff is friendly. We were ..."
Reviewed on 1 April 2025
Nayari Villas
Calle la bruja, la fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela Province
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall and El Salto Fortuna ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the A framed villa. We loved the private plunge pool and all the amenities that were provided at this villa. At the time we stayed there were only seven villas. Very clean and the villa looked to be new. Upstairs in the master suite there is a king sized bed. All the pillows and ..."
Reviewed on 27 March 2025
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 del Lago
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Wooden cottage feel, good location.
"Very cute cottage and good location, easy to find in Waze app. Very close to La Fortuna waterfall. Property was cozy and lovely sitting on deck and hearing local birds."
Reviewed on 17 March 2025
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! (32 reviews)
"Our family of 5 enjoyed our 3 night stay here. The raging river so close to our balcony was impressive after a few days of heavy rain. Beds were comfortable, kitchen well equipped and we had plenty of space for 5. A couple of minor issues being advertised washer/dryer was actually a paid laundry ..."
Reviewed on 13 January 2025
Nayari Villas
Calle la bruja, la fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela Province
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall and El Salto Fortuna ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the A framed villa. We loved the private plunge pool and all the amenities that were provided at this villa. At the time we stayed there were only seven villas. Very clean and the villa looked to be new. Upstairs in the master suite there is a king sized bed. All the pillows and ..."
Reviewed on 27 March 2025
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
Chato Volcano
4/5(2 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chato Volcano during your travels in La Fortuna. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints, or seek out its ziplining sites.
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.
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.
Reviews of Peñas Blancas
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Andy
Perfect location for wildlife and amenities
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
I 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.
The Don Olivo Chocolate tour is fantastic, as is Sky Trek Canyoning!
- Children's Eternal Rainforest
- Chato Volcano
- Butterfly Conservatory
- Arenal Eco Zoo
- La Altura Viewpoint
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
- Arenal Volcano
- Tabacon Hot Springs
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- Lake Arenal
- Baldi Hot Springs
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Los Lagos Hot Springs
- Ecotermales Fortuna
- Kalambu Hot Springs
- Costa Rica Sky Adventures
- Paradise Hot Springs
- Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
- Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
- Curi-Cancha Reserve
- Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
- Selvatura Adventure Park
- Termales Los Laureles
- Arenal Natura Ecological Park
- Arenal Adventure World
- Titoku Hot Springs
- Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
- Juan Castro Blanco National Park
- Sky Adventures Monteverde Park