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COSTA RICA - Arenal

Lost Iguana Resort

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ABOUT LOST IGUANA RESORT - in their own words:

The Lost Iguana Resort is Arenal's newest hotel; offering luxury accommodations in the rain forest. The resort's 100 acre property overlooks the world's most active volcano, Arenal Volcano located near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

A premiere, upscale retreat nestled gently in the jungle, the Lost Iguana Resort only offers rooms with large private balconies overlooking the Arenal Volcano and Arenal River Gorge.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

All rooms are spacious and well-appointed with first-class furnishings, artwork and full amenities including air-conditioning, telephone, cable TV, pillow-top mattresses with 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and more.
Standard Deluxe All rooms are luxuriously appointed with local and international artwork. We only use top quality cushion topped mattresses and 100% Egyptian cotton sheets. All rooms include the following amenities: • Coffee Service, Mini Bar Refrigerator, Safe Deposit Box • Satellite TV, AC and Ceiling Fans • King Bed or 2 Full Size Beds • Private Balcony with Volcano View	Luxury Suite The perfect romantic getaway, our luxury suite provides a restful haven after a long day of adventure. In addition to the amenities of the deluxe room, luxury suite also includes: • Dining area with refrigerator and coffee service • Sitting Area • Jacuzzi Baths on deck with views of the Jungle and Volcano • Vaulted Wood Ceilings on Upstairs Units • Outside Garden Shower in First Floor Units	Owner's Villa Whether you need room for a small group or just want the ultimate indulgence, the owner's villa also includes: • Master Bedroom with a King sized bed • Separate Living Room with Full-size sofa bed • Extra Half Bath • Full kitchen • Washer and Dryer • Vaulted Teak Ceiling • Huge Private Balcony with Extra Large Jacuzzi

FACILITIES:

The Lost Iguana's tropical open air Restaurant and Palapa Bar.
The Lost Iguana's spectacular double pool with swim up bar. Relax in the heated upper level with sunning shelf and built in seats, or play under the waterfall in the large lower swimming area.
Pool side massage cabana.

ACTIVITIES:

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Hanging Bridges
This new attraction is a walking path away from The Lost Iguana Hotel, and we sell tickets at 1/2 price to our clients only. It is an easy 2 mile trail through 618 acres of virgin rain forest Their trail loops around and boasts a number of impressive bridges, ranging from 16 to 330 feet long.   Not for those who are afraid of heights! Early morning and evening guided tours available by appointment only.   Their restaurant has great food, reasonable prices, and an incredible panoramic view of the lake and volcano.

Rafting
Both safari floats and exciting white water rafting is available.   Only 15 minutes from La Fortuna.

Sky Tram, Canopy zipline, and Hiking
With spectacular views high above Arenal Lake and near the volcano. Highly recommended.

Tabacon Hot Springs
One of the major attractions to our area is Tabacon, as well as some other newly built hot springs.   They have used the natural thermal springs that are heated by Arenal volcano to create pools and a series of ponds connected by fast flowing streams and waterfalls.   Tabacon has incredibly luscious landscaping and a large area to explore the separate ponds. They also have a large full service spa and restaurant on the property.   Because the entrance fee jumped by 30% this year, we are recommending to wait until 7 PM when the prices drop, or go to the Fuentes (part of Tabacon) which is accessed on the other side of   the street.   It is smaller, but you still enjoy the same heated fast flowing river with waterfalls and a number of natural pools to enjoy. The hot springs are especially enjoyable in the rain and in the evening when the very hot water doesn't compete with the sun.

La Fortuna Waterfall
If your legs are in conditions for a steep climb, this is a beautiful waterfall that should not be missed.   It is a 15 minute climb down to the base of the waterfall and a 30 minute climb back up.   The park is now discouraging swimming at the base of the fall, which had been a popular attraction.   Hikers can go a little further down the river where it widens and is a beautiful clear shallow spot for bathing. fee

Other Popular Side Trips
Arenal Canapy Tour
Fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, or pleasure boating on Arenal Lake
Arenal Volcano Hike
Venado Caves
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Tours to Monteverde (Beware: this is a long drive due to horrible roads.)