19 Mar Tips for visiting the Arenal Volcano
The Arenal volcano is located in the district of La Fortuna in the province of Alajuela. It has a height of 1,670m. The volcano is inside the Arenal Volcano National Park. 150km from the capital and although it seems logical, we have prepared a list of things to take into account to visit the volcano, take note:
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Comfortable clothes
We recommend a pair of pants that completely cover your legs, so you will avoid hurting yourself when touching a tree, when sliding or in any other incident.
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Suitable shoes
The shoes should be comfortable enough, they can be sporty or comfortable boots, remember that there will be a lot of dust or in case of rain mud, so preferably they are made of waterproof material.
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Swimsuit
If you choose the path that leads to La Fortuna river waterfall, believe us, you will be tempted to take a refreshing bath, a swimsuit will be your best ally.
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Repellent
Being a humid cloud forest, mosquitoes will not be missing, so the last thing to forget is the repellent.
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Blocker
The sunscreen will do much to protect the skin from UV rays, because although there is a lot of shade and in winter there is fog, the glare of the sun can cause problems; use your blocker at all times.
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Lots of water
Do not forget to bring at least one bottle of water, as it will take a walk on foot for about 3 hours and staying hydrated will be necessary.
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Camera
In an adventure as diverse as this, memories are essential, so take the best you have and photograph everything that happens on the road.