Peñas Blancas

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Scenic view of the giant sloth viewpoint at San Isidro of Penas Blancas, Costa Rica
Scenic view of the giant sloth viewpoint at San Isidro of Penas Blancas, Costa Rica
Black and white dart frog (Dendrobates auratus) "Pena Blanca"
Dendrobates auratus 'Pena Blanca closeup from side view
Keep you're head up when hiking in the jungle near the Arenal Volcano! You want to see the vipers hanging from the trees, but you can also see the symbiotic relationship that happens here in the jungle. Never miss out on an #adventure!

Where to stay in Peñas Blancas

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El Millon

While El Millon isn't home to many top sights, Arenal Eco Zoo and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Millon
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

4 out of 5
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas Peñas Blancas Alajuela
$298 nightly
The price is $336 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$336 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (388 reviews)
It was a great experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were very nice .

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
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
$171 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$193 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this resort in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
This staff was super helpful and accommodating. Our bungalow ended up being at the bottom of a steep hill which would have been a struggle for my mom. At 9 pm the owning and GM got staff to clean another bungalow and moved us that was closer to the car and a more mild hill. They bent over backwards ...

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Junglo Resort and Spa
Chateau Arenal

Chateau Arenal

3 out of 5
El Castillo Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (82 reviews)
We enjoyed a wonderful 4 night stay in a family room. Comfortable beds with sleeping space for 5. Beautiful views of Arenal Volcano. We enjoyed the beautiful pool and hot tub. And our kids loved the hammock chairs outside our little building. Robert in the restaurant was a wonderful host every morning ...

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Chateau Arenal
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

Cabañas del Lago

3 out of 5
702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
Very accommodating!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Cabañas del Lago
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 WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
The room was clean, the staff was great the property was beautiful with a lot of nature. Very close to downtown La Fortuna with lot of activities and a free rope swinging river El Salto. Close to many restaurants, grocery stores, fruit markets and a short drive to hot springs and a volcano. My favorite ...

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Cabañas Rio Escondido
Kaluma Villas

Kaluma Villas

3.5 out of 5
Calle la bruja, la fortuna Peñas Blancas Alajuela Province
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
This property completely exceeded my expectations. The staff was very helpful. The kitchen was wonderful for our family. We were very pleased to find two balconies and a kitchenette on the top floor! Basic cooking items were included which made everything so much easier to prepare basic meals. I ...

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Kaluma Villas
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.

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Reviews of Peñas Blancas

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Fun to visit and lots of nature and good trails. Waterfalls are gorgeous.

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!

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