Blue
Perezoso
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Time
- About 1 h
- Difficulty
- Family
Self-guided trails
Arenal volcano map and three trails
Three color-coded trails on the 1535, 1968 and 2010 lava flows. Open the park map, choose a trail and walk it at your own pace. This is a private park, not Arenal Volcano National Park.
- Trails
- 3, color-coded
- Estimated time
- 1.5–2 h, no time limit
- Entry
- Hourly blocks from 08:00 · last entry 15:30
MAP KEY
Read the map, pick your trail.
- Perezoso Blue · 1.6 mi
- Saíno Gray · 1.9 mi
- Lava 1535 Pink · 1.6 mi
Each trail is signed in its map color. At the entrance you get the digital map and a trail briefing.
THE THREE TRAILS
Three lava flows, three paces.
The three trails cross lava flows from 1535, 1968 and 2010: 475 years of the volcano's activity in a single walk.
Saíno
- Distance
- 1.9 mi
- Time
- About 2 h
- Difficulty
- Intermediate to high
Pink
Lava 1535
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Time
- About 1.5 h
- Difficulty
- High, technical terrain
All three are natural volcanic ground and not wheelchair-accessible. Closed shoes with grip.
ALONG THE WAY
What you’ll find between the trails.
Included with your ticket; find each stop on the park map.
Lookouts
In favorable conditions they face the cone directly; cloud cover is frequent.
Nature Amplifier
A sensory stop that amplifies the natural sounds of the forest around it.
Certified Hugging Trees
Certified trees set aside for hugging, a slow way to pause on the trail.
Volcanic lagoon
Decks with lagoon views. Lagoon activities are part of the Day Pass.
Facilities
Restrooms, showers and rest areas, for before and after the trail.
Parking
Private parking in the park, included with the Park Entrance, the Arenal Volcano Day Pass and the Arenal Volcano Day Pass - Premium.
TRAIL SAFETY
Volcanic ground, clear rules.
Weather, wildlife and visibility change: the volcano is visible in favorable conditions only.
On the trail
- Stay on the marked trails and heed the "High Difficulty" signs. Lava 1535 is technical terrain, so assess your fitness before continuing.
- Wear closed shoes with grip: all three trails are natural volcanic ground and none is wheelchair-accessible.
- Arrive within your entry block so you finish before the park closes at 17:00.
Park rules
- Dogs are welcome on a leash at all times (muzzle for large breeds), and owners pick up after them, to keep the trails safe for wildlife and other visitors.
- Do not take, damage or bring plants or animals, and do not feed wildlife: animals that learn to expect food change their behavior.
- No speakers or loud music. Sound is part of what you came to hear.
- What you bring in, you take out.
- 100% smoke-free, vapes included, to protect the forest and the air other visitors breathe.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Pick your trail and buy your ticket.
Wildlife, weather, views and availability are never guaranteed.