4/30/2024 0 Comments Lava sloth wallpaper![]() Following a trail that is cut out through the rocks we climb our way up the slopes of the Arenal. Going up some steep steps we arrive on top of the huge mass of lava rocks. Passing a cemetery of the eruption victims we reach the wall of Lava from the ♆8 eruption. Out of the forest, we cross farmland till we get to a green lake. ![]() Besides a variety of birds the forest is host to Monkeys as well as Sloth´s and Coati’s. ![]() We start on a trail through primary forest where you can see big trees with huge roots. Reenergized we take a 15minute ride to the park at the foot of the Arenal volcano. Next to the restaurant there is a butterfly garden and frog pond you can explore till food is served. Having been active for some hours the moment has come to enjoy a warm typical lunch. Seated in their Palenke (main house) we enjoy a rest while listening to an interesting story about their culture, art and history. Getting back to the viewpoint we walk down to the little village of the Maluku Indians. We take time to bask in its beauty and the brave ones can go out and take a super refreshing dip. Be amazed by the lush vegetation on its 70mtr high walls, the huge Vulcanic rocks at its foot and the amount of water splashing down in its massive pool. Coming to the end of the canyon the spectacular La Fortuna waterfall awaits you. The trail leads us further down the huge canyon that was shaped by a volcanic mega eruption. Halfway down we reach a high suspension bridge that needs to be conquered to continue. Having seen our objective in the distance we start a trek down a jungle staircase. Here we hop on a tractor cart that takes us up hill to a panoramic viewpoint. Our day begins…After picking you up we go on a short drive to get to our departure point.
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