Lake Arenal, created in the 70’s by the electric company for hydro power , has become a very well traveled area. With the volcano in the reflection, paved roads, a slightly cooler climate, and the abundance of German eateries, it’s as if the Alps had gone tropical.

Arenal Volcano Observatory and Lodge, Costa Rica

Montezuma Oropendola, Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Costa Rican Coatmundi at Arenal Volcano

Arenal Volcano

Morning Rainbow over Lake Arenal. From our patio.

Miriam shooting the scene from the Jimny.

While signs inform people not to feed the ‘mammals’, the birds at the Arenal Volcano Observatory are well fed to the delight of birders.

Flower close up, Costa Rica.

Flower, Costa Rica.

Waterfall, Arenal Volcano

Amazing orchids everywhere!

All I saw were little orchid space suits.

Calla Lilly at Arenal Volcano

Bird at Lake Arenal

Lake Arenal Flower

Traffic jam in Lake Arenal, Coatmundis.

Coatamundis charge our Jimny in search of food.

Arenal Volcano Panoramic, Costa Rica.