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Location:

Lake Arenal

How to Get There:

Driving directions from San Jose Airport
(0 km) From the airport, take the Pan American Hwy. (Hwy. 1) West
(39 km) After the town of Palmares, turn right (North) at the city of San Ramon. (Follow the volcano sign)
(42 km) At the end of downtown, follow the volcano sign again and turn left. After a block, turn back right (North). ~ 1 mile of heading up steep hills through residential suburbs, veer left at the Y in the road. Veer left at the next Y also, continuing to follow the volcano signs.
(78 km) The following is a suggested shortcut that will save about 25 min. and will go through beautiful scenery. (If you choose to skip the shortcut, continue to follow the volcano signs and skip to the *.) Turn right at the Y in the town of Bajo Rodriguez. At the bottom of the hill, take a right at the Y (Note: the volcano signs will point left.) Don't bother paying the tollbooth since it's voluntary. Heading into Santa Clara, you will pass over some narrow one lane bridges. (Note: A triangular sign that reads CEDA is a yield sign.)
(84 km) Tun left (West) at the intersection next to the soccer fields. Follow this road for about 30 km past the towns of Angeles and El Tanque to Fortuna. (Note: Fortuna is the best place to stop for gas and groceries.) Head through Fortuna towards the volcano.* If you missed the shortcut, turn left in Fortuna. Driving along the base of the volcano, follow the road 18 km past Tabacón Hot Springs and continue on the road across Lake Arenal dam.
(131 km) At the end of the dam, take a sharp right to the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Follow the gravel road until you see the sign for the Lost Iguana Resort.

DRIVING WARNING: Please be cautious and try not to cross the mountains after dark because curves are treacherous.

Hotel Lost Iguana

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    • Mar 27, 2009 - Dec 15, 2010
    Single Double Triple
    Celebrity A Villa $395 $395 $395
    Celebrity B Villa $460 $460 $460
    Luxury Suite W/jacuzzi $255 $255 $275
    Standard Deluxe $185 $185 $205

    All rates are in USD per room per night and do not include hotel tax of 13%.

    Standard Deluxe
    All rooms are luxuriously appointed with local and international artwork. We only use top quality cushion topped mattresses and 100% Egyptian cotton sheets. All rooms include the following amenities:

    ? Coffee Service, Mini Bar Refrigerator, Safe Deposit Box
    ? Satellite TV, AC and Ceiling Fans
    ? King Bed or 2 Full Size Beds
    ? Private Balcony with Volcano View

    Luxury Suite
    The perfect romantic getaway, our luxury suite provides a restful haven after a long day of adventure. In addition to the amenities of the deluxe room, luxury suite also includes:

    ? Dining area with refrigerator and coffee service
    ? Sitting Area
    ? Jacuzzi Baths on deck with views of the Jungle and Volcano
    ? Vaulted Wood Ceilings on Upstairs Units
    ? Outside Garden Shower in First Floor Units

    Las Casitas
    Las Casitas are in a separate building set high on a hill. Each unit has a large master bedroom with large bathroom, living room and small second bedroom. The second bedroom has bunk beds and can accommodate a crib. Half bath off living room. Huge balcony, patio with extra large Jacuzzi. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee service. The photos of the volcano on the web site were taken from this location.

    Celebrity Villas
    Are in a secluded area with 4 villas that each have 2 bedrooms. All have perfect views of the volcano, and also views of the jungle.

    Plan A: Master bedroom has a sitting area and eating area with refrigerator, microwave and coffe service. Jacuzzi on large balcony/patio and open air lava rock shower in large bathroom. King bed. The connecting bedroom has a full bed, bunk bed, full bath and seperate entrance door. The 2nd bedroom does not have a view of the volcano.

    Plan B: Large master bedroom with King bed. Large bathroom with outdoor lava rock shower. Huge balcony/patio with jacuzzi. 2nd bedroom has 2 full sized beds, view of the volcanoand full bath. Bedrooms open to a spacious living room that opens onto the balcony/patio.Kithchenette and eating area with refrigerator, microwave, stove top and coffee service.



    Air Conditioning
    Hot Water
    Mini Refrigerator
    Swimming Pool
    Kids Pool
    Cable TV
    Breakfast
    Spa
    Hot Tub
    Coffee Service
    Safe Deposit Box
    Jacuzzi
    Jungle View
    Volcano View
    Lava View
    Private Parking
    Internet Access
    Hiking Trails
    Restaurant
    Hair Dryer
    Telephone
    Balcony
    Massage room
    Wet Bar
    Gardens

    There are many things to do in and surrounding the La Fortuna/Arenal area: Hanging Bridges Rafting Sky Tram Canopy Zipline Hiking Tabacón Hot Springs La Fortuna Waterfall The receptionist will be happy to help you plan a schedule that will allow you to experience the best of Costa Rica at your desired pace.

    Open-air Restaurant and Palapa Bar offering exotic tropical cocktails and international cuisine

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    A premiere, upscale retreat nestled gently in the jungle, the Lost Iguana Resort only offers rooms with large private balconies overlooking the Arenal Volcano and Arenal River Gorge. All rooms are spacious and well-appointed with first-class furnishings, artwork and full amenities (air-conditioning, telephone, cable TV, pillow-top mattresses with 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and more.

    Enjoy waking to the peaceful serenity of the jungle and the playful sounds of the local toucans and howler monkeys. Plan your day's Activities while enjoying coffee on your private balcony while viewing the majestic volcano and abundant wildlife. After spending the day exploring the miles of foot trails available at the resort, enjoy your evening by relaxing in your private hot tub and witness the spectacular lava flows and eruptions from the volcano.