Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Hotel
NEWS
December 2009 Lava Lizard Restaurant Grand Opening! Guests are enjoying an amazing view of Arenal while eating delicious, fresh meals prepared with locally grown ingredients!
October, 2009Leaves and Lizards has received two Black Handed Spider Monkeys to provide a supportive environment for a 'soft release' back into the rainforest. update: The monkeys were not releasable and were turned back into the care of the MINAE, the government department responsible for the protection of wild animals. Mona and Charlie were placed in a larger facility.We look forward to other opportunities to work with the MINAE.
August, 2009 Ground broken for NEW Restaurant. Grand Opening scheduled for December 1st!
June, 2009 Vinculo con Caballo, our therapeutic horseback riding program begins!
ARENAL VOLCANO
A visit to Volcan Arenal is the quintessential Costa Rica volcano experience. The black conical shape rises imposingly from pristine primary rainforest. Imagine yourself rocking gently in a hammock on the porch of your private cabin, sipping a tropical drink while listening to Howler monkeys complain about the afternoon rain. As the sun sets, the smoking boulders that roll down the steep slopes of Arenal become firey red, creating a magnificent fireworks display, compliments of Mother Nature. Our vision at Leaves and Lizards is to create a perfect blend of Adventure, Discovery and Tranquility for each guest - follow our Costa Rican adventures on our blog HERE.
JOIN US
We invite you to explore our site and discover our little slice of paradise. Whether you are looking for a vacation that is adventure filled or relaxed or a combination, we work closely with you to create your perfect Costa Rica experience!
Read our Guestbook to see what some of our guests have to say about their stay!
TOP TEN LEAVES AND LIZARDS EXPERIENCES
- Watching the sunrise light up Arenal while lying in your bed listening to the sounds of the waking forest.
- Trekking at the base of the active Arenal, as boulders crack and bounce down the steep sides and hearing the occasional pressure releasing, thunder-like rumble.
- Walking behind a waterfall and jumping into the refreshing pool below the falls.
- Connecting with your horse while riding through pastures and forest.
- Learning about the wildlife in the rainforest and discovering how the forest is so interconnected.
- Spotting a Chestnut Mandibled Toucan in a tree in front of your private porch.
- Collecting your own breakfast fixings: Milking a cow, making cheese, gathering eggs, caring for the piggies, tending the goats and picking fruit.
- Cultural exchanges during one of our community tourism experiences.
- Sharing with other guests at dinner in our Lava Lizard Restaurant.
- Escaping to our little piece of paradise-disconnect to re-energize!
