Not far from Monteverde, Lake Arenal is the country's largest body of water. This is a relatively undiscovered region, so it's easy to find last-minute accommodations, even during high season (Monteverde Lodge and Gardens, Sí Como No, Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort). Activities range from horseback riding to windsurfing. The only place on the tourist trail here is Volcán Arenal, one of the country's most popular attractions. Visitors often stay overnight just to catch a glimpse of the country's most active volcano, which blows its top constantly-sometimes several times an hour-sending house-sized chunks of rock crashing down. Because of this, hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park is limited to the volcano's lower reaches (506-461-8499; www.costarica-nationalparks.com/arenalnationalpark.html). At night, people gather to watch the lava flow down the volcano's western side, but seeing an actual eruption is a roll of the dice, as clouds often obscure the top.
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