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Company Contacts
Florida
Office
21 Old Kings Road North
Suite B-212
Palm Coast, FL 32137
phn: (386) 449-0059
fax : (386)
449-0060
Costa
Rica Office
Sabana Sur
Costa Rica
phn: 011-506-2296-9948
fax : 011-506-2220-3493
Toll-Free
1-800-783-7839
tours@sunnylandtours.com
Sunny Land Tours, Inc.
where responsible tourism meets exotic
adventure
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Majestic Arenal Volcano in smoke
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The Arenal Volcano is the only volcano
in Costa Rica constantly active since it woke
up after 400 years with the big 1968 eruption. The
volcano today produces ash and smoke columns, small explosions
& glowing red lava. On a clear day, smoke from
Volcano can easily be seen, and a clear night shows the true
beauty of this majestic Volcano...
Arenal Volcano, along with the beautiful beaches
and rainforests, is one of the landmarks of
destination Costa Rica, and the Arenal area
compliments a great travel experience.
Arenal area is a sizeable area, and
this area offers some very nice and some more humble hotel
properties for every taste and budget.
There are many activities... From hiking, to canoeing, to horseback-riding, to merely relaxing
in the Hot Springs, which make Arenal area not only a
beautiful sight to see but to get involved with many enjoyable
activities.
Remember, a trip to
Costa Rica is not complete without a visit to
Arenal...
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Insiders Report to Arenal Area by Sunny
Land Tours:
The roads leading to Arenal are windy
but afford spectacular views. If you are prone to motion
sickness, you might consider carrying Dramamine with you.
The town of Fortuna is a charming village of
commercial importance and is where you will get your first
glimpse of the volcano. Here local shops and rustic
restaurants fill the town (you find everything from pizza to
fried yucca)
A favorite stop along the way to
Arenal is the roadside “Pulperias”. Look for signs
saying “Queso Palmito” which is sold at these little
establishments. This is a fresh cheese braided into a
ball, some have a creamy consistency much like fresh
mozzarella and other varieties have a saltier taste and firmer
texture.
Getting there: 2.5 hour drive from San
Jose / 5 hour drive from Liberia, Guanacaste. Local
flights to El Tanque Airstrip(located just 20 min. away from
most Arenal-Fortuna area hotels) are available from San Jose
and Liberia.
The weather in the area is generally hot
and humid and you can expect rain showers. A sweater at
night is important as well as a flashlight, good insect
repellant and sturdy closed shoes.
Restaurant
Highlights: La Vaca Muca is a typical restaurant well known
for its homemade pickled vegetables.
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