The Arenal Lodge

Arenal Lodge is located in the San Carlos area, three and a half hours driving time from San Jose. The lodge overlooks Lake Arenal and has a wonderful view of the active Arenal Volcano which features breathtaking eruptions and lava flows that can be seen glowing in the night.

The main lodge features a sitting room, a small library with pool table, fireplace, jacuzzi, parking lot, bar and restaurant with a spectacular view of the volcano. The lodge has six standard rooms located in the inner patio of the hotel. Each has a private bath with hot water, one queen size and one single bed. Standard rooms do not have a view of the volcano, and are limited to maximum double occupancy.

There are also 12 junior suites and one large master suite. All suites offer private bath with hot water, two queen size beds (the master suite has one king, one queen and one single bed), and balcony with a view of the volcano. Junior suites are limited to triple occupancy, while the master suite can accommodate up to five guests.

Located just above the main building are 10 chalets with views to the lake and volcano. Each chalet has private bathroom, hot water, two queen size beds, balcony and it is equipped with two queen-size beds, a mini refrigerator bar, a microave oven and coffee maker.

Complementary services

Lake Arenal

Sport Fishing

Rainbow Bass		Machaca
The Rainbow Bass, which ranges in size up to 16 pounds, is a member of the ciclidae family which includs Peacock bass and Oscars. It will spawn all year round and is Central America's largest ciclidae. It can be found in fresh waters in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. The same tackle used to catch large mouth bass will be sufficient here. Surface plugs, spinner baits, rattle traps, Rapalas, and occasionally deep jigging will produce big fish. Monofilament of 12-20 lb. is recommended with a "shock tippet" of 25-40 lb. Fly fishermen are advised to use rods 8-10 wt. with 9-ft leaders and large poppers, medium sized streamers in bright or lighter colors.		Machaca are flashy acrobatic fish which can reach nine lb. in our lake and 15 lb. in northern and coastal rivers. Rleated to the American Shad which frequents both U.S. coasts, Machaca are more prone to strike smaller and faster moving lures than guapote. Ultra light spinning gear spooled with 4-8 lb. monofilament is the rule, but remember to use a short shock tippet for these toothy fish. Fly fishermen should be using 8 to 10 wt. and 9-foot leaders and smaller (size 4-8) poppers and streamer.

Catch and Release

Boats & Tackle

Non-Fishing Guides

Fishing Season

General Fishing Tips

Climate

Travel & Location

Round-Trip Transportation

Other Activities

RATES

	Nov. 1 - Dec. 19, 2000 Jan. 18 - Apr 30, 2001 Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, 2001		Christmas Season Dec. 20, 2000 - Jan. 17, 2001		May 1 - Jun. 30, 2001 Sept. 1 - Oct. 30, 2001
Type of Room	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double
Economy Room (no volcano view)	$62.00	$67.00	$70.00	$77.00	$56.00	$67.00
Junior Suite	$110.00	$115.00	$142.00	$147.00	$82.00	$87.00
Chalet	$113.00	$120.00	$148.00	$155.00	$87.00	$99.00
Master Suite	$123.00	$133.00	$166.00	$181.00	$101.00	$113.00
Matrimonial Suite	$139.00	$144.00	$190.00	$198.00	$118.00	$123.00

Extra Person: $20.00
These rates do not include 16.39% sales and tourism tax.

Lunch - $15.00
Dinner - $15.00

Fishing in Lake Arenal:
Full day - $250.00
Half day - $135.00
The above include guide, equipment and resfreshments. Max. 2 fishermen per boat.

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