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Welcome to our TROPICAL PARADISE!
What to do while you are here... in the
rainforest, near Volcano Arenal and Lake Arenal
THINGS TO DO NEARBY... Many guests stay 5 to 7 days and are very busy, so don't worry about having
things to do. I will just list a few...
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TABACON HOT SPRINGS RESORT:
At the base of the Arenal Volcano for good viewing.....
1 hour drive winding around Lake Arenal, with beautiful views of the Continental Divide, and good birding.
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"Eight" hot spring water pools, massages, good restaurants, mud facials, hot tiled showers/changing rooms
with lockers (a relaxing spa)... ($17 per person).
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ECOLODGE CANOPY TOUR....15 minutes from Chalet Nicholas.....(80 ft. up in the treetop),
Rainforest Canopy with 8 platforms, and trained forest guides.
(Like a mini-Monteverde)....You will also visit a "Maleku Indian Hut", with
souvenirs for
sale...($45 per person)
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SAFARIS COROBICI:
A River Float Trip with guides in a
"Zodiac Type Boat". You will float along
the Palo Verde National Park, and you will see many monkeys, water birds, iguanas,
and natural wildlife of Costa Rica. ($37 for two hours), ($45 for three hours),
($60. for half day trip, including lunch). On the Corobici River, (Especially for birders).....Phone:
669-1091
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Rafting the River |
LAS PUMAS:
A Costa Rica Protected "Wildcat" Station...two minutes from Corobici
River......
This is a small animal protection "zoo", run by Lily Hagnaur, for
over 50 years.
*(No entry charge - only donations)..
Lily Hagnaur died last year.....Her son George is now the owner and
his sister owns the restaurant with a deck out over the Corobici River.....
where the float trip is.
HORSEBACK RIDING 3+
HOURS
with your local Guide Lucas, who speaks English and Spanish....:
(Beginners or Experts), trails that go up through the rainforest, and if you wish, swimming in
a beautiful, heart shaped, "rainwater-filled" extinct volcano, at Lake
Cote...surrounded by trees from the rainforest. The Guide leaves from Chalet Nicholas,
$25 per person.
ARENAL HANGING BRIDGES: With the "Arenal
Hanging Bridges", a new fascinating Eco-Tourism destination was born, in the
immediate vicinity of two major Northern Zone Attractions: Lake Arenal
and the Arenal Volcano. At the cost of $800,000 - 250 Hectares of
protected, primary neo-tropical rainforest have become accessible through an
ingeniously elaborate system of bridges and footpaths. 1.9 miles of
paths....visitors get deep into the canopy.....a world not usually seen from
the ground.
They can experience the
interesting walking tour that leads into a vibrating wonderland.....that still
lives in harmony with nature....that it has had for millions of years.
Awesome views of Lake Arenal, a waterfall and the fiery volcano. The
cost for tourists is : $20.00......SEE: www.puentescolgantes.com
CANOE AND KAYAK RENTALS:
Available in town, for Lake Arenal. *(Inexpensive)
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WINDSURFING Rentals
and Lessons available nearby. Please ask for Information.........
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FISHING TRIPS:
With guide, by reservation.
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GUESTS MAY "HIKE" FREE, THROUGH THE PROTECTED
RAINFOREST: The Rainforest borders
Chalet Nicholas. We have paths cleared on our "15 acre" reforested property
and through adjoining protected forest, for your use. We supply
rubber boots, and walking sticks, at no charge.
Very Beautiful. Explore
the wildlife: We have Howler Monkeys, mono titis, fantastic tropical
birds, armadillos, coatimundis, anteaters, rabbits, squirrels, kinkajous,
fruit bats, snakes, tree frogs, butterflies, and an occasional sloth and
iguana. We have lots of "birding" clubs visiting with us who
attracted here, by our variety of Tropical Birds!
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CHALET NICHOLAS TROPICAL GARDENS AND ORCHID HOUSE....
We have every type of tropical flower and fruit tree, including:
Heliconias, Hibiscus, Gardenias, Jasmine, Canas, Passion Flower, Bird of Paradise, as well as, a variety of Costa Rican
Orchids. You can explore the Tropical Beauty.....and bring your binoculars and camera!
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The "old growth" Rainforest,
that borders the property is full of Bromiliads, Ferns and Vines....and, if you are lucky, the
"Howler Monkeys", will bark at you.... from high up in the treetops, where
they "hang out".
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PROPERTY VISITING TOURS
We have been living on lake Arenal for a long
time, and most of our neighbors are also our friends. Therefore we often are
the first to know when properties are put up for sale, know their value and
condition and can be very helpful to those who are considering buying
properties on lake Arenal.
To read more, please go to our special page regarding properties for sale on
lake Arenal.
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CLIMATE AROUND CHALET NICHOLAS ?
The average temperature here is 70 degrees. It is warmer during the day and the sun is strong, but cooler at night
(never below 60)....You should bring shorts, levis, bathing suits, a light
rain jacket or poncho, and if you wish, something dressier, although here in the countryside
its not really necessary --- just come and relax!
 And we can not forget to mention our
five wonderful, friendly
"GREAT DANES", Two Harlequin 7 year old brothers, "Morris
and
Mickey"
One Female Bostonian 2 year old "Minnie"
Two Fawn 1 year old Male - "Marty"and
female "Muki"
They love to run through the forest
daily on our hikes, also.....they have their own room, but guests usually love
to have them visit, and sit on their laps on the front porch, where we have
six rocking chairs, facing Lake Arenal.... If you are dog lovers, you
will be in heaven..
VOLCANO ARENAL LINKS:
Other Links:
For Reservations:
DIRECT DIAL FROM OUTSIDE COSTA RICA:
011-506-694-4041 *WITHIN COSTA RICA: 694-4041
ChaletNicholasBandB@gmail.com
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