Mirador el Nido del Arenal

Tip

Clouds often build up after midday, so views are usually clearer early.

Be careful

If it is on a roadside, park fully off the road and watch for traffic.

Places nearby

• Finca Paraíso OrgánicoTours & AdventureOrganic family farm south-east of La Fortuna offering farm tours with tastings of what they grow.
• Arenal Vida CampesinaFood & CoffeeSelf-sufficient organic farm and cultural learning center 3 km south of La Fortuna where guests learn about coffee, sugar cane and cacao, grind cacao pods, make tortillas and taste local fruit.
• Arenal Mundo AventuraTours & AdventureAdventure and nature park founded in 2005 on the road to the La Fortuna waterfall, combining ziplines and rides with guided night walks, birding, horses and a Maleku cultural visit; guides are ICT-certified.
• Horseback Riding Costa Rica (La Fortuna)Parks & WildlifeLocal horseback operator running guided rides with Arenal Volcano views (2 h) or down to the La Fortuna waterfall (3 h); riders are matched with horses by experience and all gear is provided.
• Rainforest Chocolate TourParks & WildlifeGuided cacao farm tour near the road to the La Fortuna waterfall that follows chocolate from the tree through drying, grinding and tasting, with a view of Arenal Volcano.
• El Chante VerdeFood & CoffeeModern, clean restaurant on the south side of La Fortuna mixing plant-based dishes with traditional Costa Rican plates; the tableside guacamole and grilled pineapple get the most praise.