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  • Inn Details

    NEPENTHE IS LOCATED IN THE RAIN FOREST OVERLOOKING THE VILLAGE OF EL CASTILLO, LAKE ARNEAL AND HAS THE SECOND BEST VIEW OF THE LAVA FLOW FROM ARNEAL VOLCANO. WE ARE 800 METERS SOUTH OF THE LINDA VISTA DEL NORTE LODGE AND 30 MINUTES FROM THE TOWN OF LA FORTUNA. THERE ARE SEVERAL GREAT RESTAURANTS NEARBY INCLUDING THE LINDA VISTA STEAK HOUSE, THE NEW SODA DE PUEBLO, THE SERPENTARIO , RANCHO MARGOT, THE FAMOUS JOHN'S PIZZA AND ICE CREAM IN THE JUNGLE ( JARDINE ESCONDIDO), THE LOST IGUNA, AND THE OBSERVATORY LODGE ( BEST CHEESEBURGER'S IN COSTA RICA) THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO DO BESIDES JUST RELAXING AND ENJOYING THE MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. WE CAN ARRANGE FOR HORSE BACKING RIDING WITH A LOCAL GUIDE. THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN IS WELL WORTH THE VISIT TO VIEW ALL THE INSECT, FROGS, BUTTERFLIES AND PLANTS OF COSTA RICA. THE SKY TRAM CANOPY AND ZIP LINE RIDES ARE VERY CLOSE AND THE SERPENTARIO HAS MANY OF THE LOCAL SNAKES PLUS A GIANT BOA - ALL BEHIND GLASS. THE LAKE OFFERS FISHING AND SIGHT-SEEING BOATS.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Other Pets: A small herd of goats.

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Spa

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    On Site:

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Hammocks, rocking chairs and hanging chairs

    • Spacious patio area with magnificent views

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    Nightly Rate

    $85 - $85

    Policy

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    General Policies

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7:30-8:30am

    • Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Overlooking lake

    • Mountains

    • Tropical

    • Village

    City

    • La Fortuna, San Carlos

    • Distance to city: 25 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Travel West out of La Fortuna toward Arenal Lake, past Tabacon Hot Springs and Resort, to a "T" in the road at a small police station. Turn Lt. (South) on the gravel road and follow the many signs to El Castillo and Linda Vista Steak House. The next "T", just past the Arenal Volcano National Park. turn Lt. (West) at the "NEPENTHE" sign, continue until crossing the river bridge, then turn Rt. ("Nepenthe") sign. Continue past the Linda Vista entrance until on the left you see another "NEPENTHE" sign, turn Lt. up the hill until you arrive at NEPENTHE. The gravel road takes you through the rain forest jungle, along the edge of the Arneal Lake and along the base of Arenal Volcano.

    Airport

    • San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Follow road signs/maps from the airport. You will travel north through San Ramon and various other small towns until you reach La Fortuna. We strongly recommend a 4WD car, either privately owned or rented. The last 10 km from La Fortuna is a gravel road, and Nepenthe is located high above El Castillo. Also, there is no public transportation and taxis are expensive and not convenient for getting around to the various attractions.

    Area Attractions

    • Lake

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • 50-mile long Lake Arenal

    • Serpentario (snake zoo)

    • Active Arenal Volcao

    • Eco Ranch

    • Excellent local restaurants

    • Butterfly Conservatory

    • River

    • Bird watching

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Canopy ride/zip line

    • 50-mile long Lake Arenal

    • Active Arenal Volcao

    • Eco Ranch

    • Butterfly Conservatory

    • Excellent local restaurants

    • Shopping

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

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  • a wonderful little paradise

    • Stayed On: 2 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 2/15/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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  • Innkeeper(s)NANCY AND GORDON BERG
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  • Phone +011-506-88925501
    +001-559-288-0085
    +011-209-5317465
    +011-506-87181752
  • Address EL CASTILLO, LA FORTUNA, SAN CARLOS
    1000M SOUTH OF LINDA VISTA DEL NORTE
    La Fortuna,
    Costa Rica
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