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Arenal

Village · Guanacaste Province, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Population 2,346
Area 71 km²
Time zone America/Costa_Rica
Arenal

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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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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 18°–28°
  • 20° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 18°–29°
  • 20° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 18°–30°
  • 20° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 19°–31°
  • 21° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 20°–31°
  • 22° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 27° (feels like 30°) · extremes 21°–29°
  • 22° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 26° (feels like 30°) · extremes 20°–28°
  • 21° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 27° (feels like 30°) · extremes 21°–28°
  • 21° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 27° (feels like 31°) · extremes 21°–28°
  • 21° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 26° (feels like 30°) · extremes 20°–28°
  • 21° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 25° (feels like 28°) · extremes 19°–27°
  • 21° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 25° (feels like 27°) · extremes 19°–27°
  • 20° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Costa Rican Colón CRC ₡ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+506
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Tours & Activities

Rail transport in Costa Rica
Walk
Restaurante Los Héroes
Walk
Restaurante Mirador Rondorama

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