Take in the lush beauty of Peñas Blancas
The waterfalls, hot springs and jungle display a scene truly unique to Peñas Blancas. This city's hiking, ziplining and local tours attract many visitors, as does its relaxing and romantic location. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Peñas Blancas
Do you want to discover attractions to see during your stay? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Peñas Blancas a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Paradise Hot Springs (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
- Los Lagos Hot Springs (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
- Baldi Hot Springs (6.6 mi / 10.7 km)
- Kalambu Hot Springs (6.7 mi / 10.9 km)
- Ecotermales Fortuna (6.9 mi / 11.2 km)
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour (7.5 mi / 12.1 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Peñas Blancas
Travellers enjoy Peñas Blancas for its hot springs and volcano viewpoints. Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Peñas Blancas is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Arenal Volcano National Park (3.8 mi / 6 km)
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park (4.3 mi / 7 km)
- Arenal Volcano (4.5 mi / 7.3 km)
- Tabacon Hot Springs (5 mi / 8 km)
- La Fortuna Waterfall (6.2 mi / 10.1 km)
- Paradise Hot Springs (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
Travelling to and around Peñas Blancas
The nearest airport is in La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), located 9.3 mi (15 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), which is 47.8 mi (76.9 km) away.