Do you know what Pura Vida means? Simply translated it means pure life. People here enjoy the simple things of life. The pure nature in this area is stunning and amazingly accessible. Yes, it rains… after all it’s the rainforest! However, we are always surrounded by lush greens and tropical flowers. This area is birders paradise. Spring-like temperatures make living here comfortable.
For such a small town, Nuevo Arenal sure does have a lot to offer. In town, you will find great restaurants, well equipped supermarkets, bakeries, an organic food store, and a nice public park with lake access.
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Just to give you an idea of things to do nearby
- One the lake: boat or catamaran tours, fishing tours, kayaking, wake boarding, windsurf & kitesurf: Lake SUP (Stand Up Paddle boarding) tours, fly boarding, and of course you can always just go for a swim at Lake Arenal Public Park.
- Visit Lago Cote; Located between Nuevo Arenal & Aguacate, this heart shaped lake is considered by many indigenous tribes in Latin America to be the navel of Mother Earth.
- Venado Caves; These caves are located on about 30 minutes from Nuevo Arenal. The Venado Caves contain configurations over 6 million years old bear the beauty of waterfalls, numerous stalactites and stalagmites, and an exotic fauna like fish, insects, spiders and four different species of bats!
- Mistico Park; hanging bridges & guided wildlife tours, located 40 minutes from Nuevo Arenal.
- Horseback riding tour; Saddle up like a true Guanacastecan rider and enjoy the beautiful mountainous landscape!
- Avatar Tree; visit the incredible 500-year-old Ceiba tree that inspired the filmmakers of “Avatar”.
- Yoga offered several days a week in various locations such as Hotel Villa Decary, Living Forest & Mystica Retreat Center.
- Other sports & fitness; water aerobics, pickle ball, tennis, hiking club, biking, group fitness.
- Massage, reflexology & facial treatments by licensed practitioners.
- Great food & drinks; including our very own brewery, Italian & Sicilian food, amazing pizza, the best view, the culinary experience, sunset happy hour, breakfast with a view, and more.
- Live Music! Weekly in restaurants such as Moya’s Place and Gingerbread.
- La Farmacia Organica; organic food store and vegetable CSA.
- Bi-weekly farmer’s market located in Aguacate, just 10 minutes from downtown Nuevo Arenal.