Wildlife at Arenal

All of the wildlife I saw at Arenal was at Los Lagos, our hotel, because we didn’t venture far from there. As soon as I got off the bus at Los Lagos, a little girl ran up to me and said, “There are monkeys back there!” and she was pointing violently and telling me of … Continue reading →

Volcan Arenal

It is sad to think that this is our last excursion, and my time in Costa Rica is almost over. ISA again provided us with the best accommodations possible at Los Lagos resort.  Complete with hot springs, an almost zoo, and a room smack dab in front of the volcano.  We were fighting clouds throughout … Continue reading →

Guide to Volcanoes

Our next and final excursion is to Arenal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.  Here are some tips to surviving volcanoes in Costa Rica: 1) Don’t be afraid. – The chances of a volcano erupting exist, but the chances of a volcano not erupting are even greater. 2) Beware of the … Continue reading →