Our Location​

 

As beautiful as Costa Rica’s beaches are, their popularity among tourists and locals can mean crowded places and towns. In contrast, the jungle offers a sense of peace and privacy. Here, the pace of life slows, the sounds of civilization fade away, and the only rush hour is the flurry of wildlife in the tree canopy.

 

If you cherish solitude and serenity, the jungle provides a sanctuary where the restorative powers of nature take center stage. The forests offer a connection to nature that beachside living simply can't match, wrapping you in a world where every day is an exploration of life at its most vivid.

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Our property spans 25 hectares (approximately 55 acres) and is accessible via Road 143, which connects Nuevo Arenal to San Rafael de Guatuso in the Province of Alajuela.  

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Our land slopes gently southwesterly toward Lake Arenal, providing panoramic views of the lake and the Arenal and Tenorio volcanoes. A central valley divides the property into roadside and interior sections.

 

The commercial properties all front Road 143, while the majority of residential and communal areas are situated in the interior, maximizing privacy and security. Our interior lots are served by pervious stone roads and by chemical-free water from our own deep well.

 

All lots have beautiful views of Lake Arenal and the mountains beyond. Our land is about 100 meters above the Arenal Lake at our entrance and rises another 90 meters to the north.

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Nuevo Arenal is only five kilometers away and offers all essential services, including banking, grocery and supply stores, fuel stations, educational facilities, recreational areas, and places of worship. The town also features a range of restaurants, inns, and B&Bs. It is home to a vibrant expat community, making it an ideal destination for those seeking safe, sustainable communities in Costa Rica.

 

Residents and their visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities and attractions, including:

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• Outdoor adventure: hiking, mountain biking, and canopy tours in the surrounding forests. Some of the best and longest zip lines are on the East end of the lake, just below Monteverde, the location of the famous "Cloud Forest Reserve". Monte Verde (the official spelling) was founded by Quakers from Alabama, who defied the Korean War draft as pacifists and conscientious objectors, Our first Voluntaryists in Costa Rica!

• Water-based activities: kayaking, fishing, and sailing on Lake Arenal. Many thermal bathing facilities are within a one-hour drive.

• Nature observation, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting, is at your doorstep. Guided ecotours are here teach you to observe and learn about the secrets of our world.

• Wellness and leisure: yoga, meditation, therapeutic massage and treatments, water exercises in our pool, and physical exercise, with or without supervision, are available in Marenal.

• Cultural experiences: visiting nearby towns, artisan markets, local farms, and community events like bloodless bullfights, horse shows, parades, and colorful fiestas are always nearby. 

• Our location on Highway 143, a secondary National Road, connects us Cabanga, a charming farm town, and to Guatuso on Highway 4, the pineapple center of Alajuela, and the famous Blue River,  Rio Celeste.

• We belong to the Canton of Tilaran in the Province of Guanacaste.

• The Arenal Lake is the largest body of sweet water in the country and a major supplier of electricity.

• Hot springs (termales) are all around us and the tourist hot spot of La Fortuna with its attractions is just a one hour drive away.

• The most popular beaches can be reached in two hours, making them a daytrip destination for many.

• Liberia is our Provincial Capital and is an hour and one half away.  The nearby Manuel Oduber airport has become the main supply center of tourists for our beautiful country.