Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica

Arenal Observatory Lodge at sunset, Costa Rica, overlooking Lake Arenal and lush rainforest.
Arenal Observatory Lodge at sunset, Costa Rica, overlooking Lake Arenal and lush rainforest.

The Arenal Observatory Lodge in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, offers views of Lake Arenal and the surrounding rainforest. Originally established in 1910 as a research station for the Carnegie Institution, the lodge was built to facilitate scientific study of the nearby Arenal Volcano. Today, it operates as a hotel and provides a base for exploring the region's natural beauty and geological significance. The lodge's architecture features expansive verandas and green metal roofs designed to complement the tropical environment.

Photo taken in February 2019.

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