La
Mansion Inn - Arenal Costa Rica
The Hotel
La
Mansion Inn Arenal is an exclusive
and small luxurious resort overlooking
the ARENAL LAKE of Costa Rica;
Here you can take some time to yourself,
and relax in the most outstanding
combination of pleasure and adventure.
It is the ideal starting point to
visit some surrounding locations
like the; Arenal volcano, the Tabacon
Hotsprings, and Monteverde (one
day trip); or if you choose to,
just sit down and watch the lake
and the birds from your spacious
terrace. It is paradise! The Inn
has 16 exclusive cottages/villas
with gorgeous views of the Arenal
lake, 12 horses, canoes, and an
insatiable desire to serve and please
you. Enjoy our beautiful tropical
gardens, VIP attention and luxurious,
romantic atmosphere. Our Gourmet
restaurant with Tropical/European
dishes is one of the best in Costa
Rica.
The location has a marvellous climate,
with a fresh breeze and a calid
temperature of 70-80°F (22-28°C)
all the year-round, and some occasional
rain which creates the perfect combination
of mountain and rainforest in one
place. It is amazing! ; Incredible
sunsets will greet you and enchant
you, breaking the horizon over one
of the world's most beautiful and
peaceful lakes.
The rooms
All of our individual cottages
feature spectacular, panoramic lake-view
terraces surrounded by nature. Italian
artists beautifully decorated the
rooms. Each cottage has its own
bathroom with hot water and private
gardens with plenty of tropical
birds. The "Deluxe" and
"Suite" cottages offer
still more luxurious furniture,
a king size bed, leather coach,
a refrigator filled with beverages,
a coffee maker, satellite TV, A/C
in all the rooms.
Our Royal Honeymoon Suite and Royal
Cottage offer the most exclusive
luxury and ultimate comfort you
can get in Costa Rica.
Getting there...
There are three possible routes.
The nicest is over the Poas Mountains;
the most direct road is via San
Ramon. By night you should take
the road over Ciudad Quesada. The
average trajectory is about 3.5
to 4 hrs from the airport.
Please drive carefully, in Costa
Rica drivers tend to be careless.
If you get lost, please ask the
local people: they like to help
you. We do not recommend you drive
at night, unless impossible otherwise.
If possible, it is advisable to
plan your departure to arrive before
5 PM at the Inn. The sunsets are
usually very romantic and you will
be able to appreciate the beauty
of our location upon arrival.
About the
area...
Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal
The Arenal Volcano
is the only volcano in Costa Rica
constantly active since it woke up
after 400 years with the big 1968
eruption producing huge ash columns,
explosions & glowing red lava
almost every day.
About the
Northern Plains
With its several
protected areas, lakes, lagoons, volcanoes,
rivers and waterfalls, the Northern
Zone is undergoing a boom in tourism
service and adventure site development,
so that nature-loving visitors can
enjoy the region’s many riches.
Thanks to frequent rains, the Northern
Zone features wet and evergreen forests
as well as fertile plains—natural
environments that serve as sanctuaries
for water birds, reptiles, mammals
and the prehistoric Gaspar fish, and
important sites of interest for wildlife-lovers.
Adventure activities and nature-watching
may be enjoyed on the region’s
rivers—Peñas Blancas,
San Carlos, Toro, Puerto Viejo and
Sarapiquí—some of which
are important navigational routes.
Forming part of the
region is the Sarapiquí canton,
which, with its rich biodiversity,
is recognized as a scientific research
site and the last stronghold of endangered
species such as the great green macaw.
The region is famous for the turnos
(outdoor parties or festivals) held
in its towns, with bull riding and
livestock auctions.
Caño
Negro
Caño Negro
is a RAMSAR site of worldwide importance
for wetlands conservation. The refuge
is vital to the environmental balance
of the country’s Northern Zone.
This habitat shelters a wide variety
of plant and wildlife species, many
of which are unique or in danger of
extinction, including seabirds such
as the jabiru and reptiles such as
caimans and turtles.
During the dry season,
the refuge becomes an important feeding
ground for the thousands of seabirds
that arrive at the wetland. The plumage
of some of these birds will change
color and take on a pinkish hue due
to the mollusks consumed by the birds.
The natural wealth here includes plant
and animal species found nowhere else
in the country, including the prehistoric
Gaspar fish—considered a living
fossil. Visitor services include information,
a park ranger station, trails, lodging,
restrooms and drinking water
Sarapiqui
Many years ago, when
highways did not exist, the only way
to journey through Central America
was via the Río Sarapiquí.
The enchanting scenery along its banks
is a delight for those who want to
get close to nature. The Sarapiquí
runs through 84 kilometers of diverse
landscapes, and is a good place to
see birds, monkeys, turtles, caimans
and more. The river has become a tourist
destination for nature- and wildlife-watchers,
and allows visits to the Río
San Juan, Barra del Colorado and Tortuguero.
The seat of the Sarapiquí
canton (Heredia), Puerto Viejo is
a typical river community surrounded
by forests, agricultural plantations,
rural architecture and many hanging
bridges. The town is situated at 37
meters above sea level. In recent
years, Puerto Viejo has seen significant
commercial and tourism development
that has converted it into a well-visited
ecotourism destination, with several
biological stations and preserves
located in the outskirts of the community.
