Arenal

Village · Guanacaste Province, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Population 2,346

Area 71 km²

Time zone America/Costa_Rica

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Arenal Essentials

The Arenal region features a distinct Swiss influence, most visible at the Pequeña Helvecia complex. This area is home to the Tren Turistico Arenal, a narrow-gauge railway that climbs to a panoramic revolving restaurant overlooking Lake Arenal. The route includes the lakeside town of Nuevo Arenal, featuring the central park and the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles. Dining options range from traditional Costa Rican regional cuisine at Rest. Tinajas to Swiss specialties and eclectic local landmarks like Toad Hall.

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