Property with view to the Arenal Volcano Costa Rica
Offer! Tropical Paradise! Very Nice View! La Fortuna!!
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USD 4,900,000.00 |
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USD 4,900,000.00 |
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Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008 |
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La Fortuna, San Carlos |
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mavak24 Store Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Great Offer! Property with nice view to the Arenal Volcano Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Ready to enjoy the peace of a very accessible unspoiled area, but fully equipped? Property located in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela. At only 4 km from crater and with an amazing view to the Arenal Volcano, this property offers cool climate and tranquility. Ideal for country side type home. Big and flat terrain, perfect for touristic development projects, a hotel or cabins can be built or a community of townhouses, because permits allow to build in 100 % of the lot. It has all public services: water (own well), electricity, phone line, Sky, etc. It also has the possibility of thermal water (hot spring). Besides, it has 2 large houses in excellent conditions for living and 2 more houses of 60 m2 each, for employees. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This property is ready for everything you can imagine…! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Size: 86.660 m2 / 21.4 Acres Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The prices of the properties in that location are between $65 and $80 per sq. meter, because they are in a touristic zone. We lowered the price, because of the world crisis! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ** Our Price is just $57 per sq. meter ** Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Arenal Volcano Description The Arenal Volcano, in Spanish Volcán Arenal, is an active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica (10.5N, 84.7W), around 90 km north-west of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna. It is the most active volcano in Costa Rica. Recognized as a volcano since the 19th century, it was known by foreign investigators as Volcan Costa Rica, Rio Frio, Canastos Volcano and Cerro de los Guatusos. Arenal is the youngest and most active of all the mountains in Costa Rica. Scientists have been able to date it back to more than 4000 years ago. The area remained largely unexplored until 1937, when a documented expedition took place to reach the summit. Once locally known as Cerro Arenal (i.e. Mount Arenal) it was presumed extinct until July 29, 1968 when an earthquake caused it to erupt after approximately 400 years of dormancy. It has been active since the explosion and can be reported to have minor eruptions every 5-10 minutes. Arenal rises 1657 metres above sea level and overlooks Lake Arenal; both are part of Arenal Volcano National Park. The country's most active volcano, Arenal's eruptions are strombolian in type, being frequent but moderate and can be viewed without danger as long as the viewers are behind the safety perimeter. This constant activity and minimal endangerment makes Arenal a popular tourist destination, especially at night (See image), because the lava and incandescent rocks make a spectacular sight. The last major eruption of Arenal occurred on August 23, 2000. The volcano heats several hot springs nearby, including Tabacon, a popular tourist destination. This is one of seven historically active Costa Rican volcanoes: Poás, Irazú, Miravalles, Orosí, Rincón de la Vieja, and Turrialba. Elevation: 1,657 metres (5,436 ft) Location: Alajuela Province, Costa Rica Coordinates: 10°27′48″N 84°42′12″W / 10.46333, -84.70333 Type: Stratovolcano Weather Nearly 16 feet (5,000 mm) of rain falls on parts of Arenal yearly. Expect rain at any time of the year, but the wettest months are June through October, and the driest are February through April, and occasionally November. Yearly average temperature, 75 °F (22°C). As you climb the slopes of the volcano, the temperatures drop and the rainfall increases. Arenal Volcano National Park Arenal volcano is the most spectacularly active in Costa Rica. Hotels in the region tout their views of the lava flows and red hot boulders ejected from the volcano glowing in the darkness. Although eruptions are the main attraction, you should plan on taking advantage of some of the other attractions in the area, and consider it a bonus if you see Arenal put on a huge display. Volcano watching is better than a fifty-fifty proposition. The perfect cone is visible from most anywhere in the area, but if you want a good view of an eruption, your best bet is to stay in one of the "observatory" type lodges, and stay up late or get up with the sun. The clouds tend to move in soon after sunrise. There were hiking tours based out of La Fortuna de Arenal which used to take you up the west ridge to the the crater rim. Because of the number of people killed by ash, falling cinders and toxic fumes, this is no longer allowed. There are still plenty of hiking trails that get you as close as is advisable. Chato volcano—this extinct volcano (last erupted a little over 5,000 years ago) has a lopsided crater that cradles a small lake and can be accessed by a hiking trail starting near the Arenal Observatory lodge. Hiking Trails From the ranger station at the park entrance you can choose from two hiking trails that lead east to a mirador, a look-out point, where you can watch flowing lava. Las Heliconias trail passes cooled lava from the 1968 eruption, and the lookout point trail takes a more southern route. The mirador is about 0.8 miles (1.4 km) by either route. Las Coladas trail continues east another 1.7 miles (2.8 km) from the mirador turn off to the southern most lava flows. These smoldering southern flows can also be reached on Los Tucanes trail that begins just after the second ford of the Río Agua Caliente on the road to Arenal Observatory lodge. There is also a short trail 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from near the visitors center west of the entrance. Los Miradores trail leads through forested areas to the shore of lake Arenal. There are trail heads at the Arenal Observatory lodge as well. The lava trail leads first down towards the Los Tucanes trail and then a tough climb back to the lodge (2.4 miles, 4 km). The Laguna Volcán Chato trail leads up to the water filled extinct crater of volcano Chato. An old road/trail leads around the south side of Lake Arenal to Monteverde, and tour companies offer horseback rides (your luggage is transported by car on the main road) along this route. Tours and Lodging There are several lodges inside and around the park that are designed for views of the volcano. In the early nineties, the best views were from the west and southwest, but major eruptions change the flow patterns dramatically and from 2005 through early 2006 the hotels on the northeastern side of the volcano (noteably Tabacón Resort) were enjoying the best views of the lava flows. The caldera was reshaped again 2006 and lava shifted to the west and the Arenal Observatory Lodge regained its title as the king of the views and has retained it into early 2008. It was originally built in 1987 as a scientific outpost for the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Costa Rica, and is probably the best place to stay to experience the volcano and surrounding ecosystems. Another favorite that is once again on the "right" side of the volcano is Arenal Vista Lodge. We were their first guests ever. Waterfalls and Hotsprings Cataratas Río Fortuna—This beautiful waterfall set in the rainforest near the edge of Arenal Volcano National Park is managed by a local community development group (Asociación de Desarollo de Fortuna) who charge about $US 1.50 for entry. A one hour walk from downtown Fortuna (5 km, 3 miles), or you can drive the first 3 km, or rent horses in Fortuna. The hike down the canyon is slippery but you are rewarded with a natural pool under the falls perfect for a dip on a hot day. Tabacón hot springs on the road between La Fortuna de San Carlos and Lake Arenal have been developed into two bathing resorts. Either of these can be the perfect setting for a relaxing romantic day, or better yet, evening (especially if the volcano is visible). The upscale Balneario Tabacón costs $29 and offers five natural mineral pools at varying temperatures (one with a swim up bar) set in tropical gardens, an indoor hot tub, a water slide and a hot waterfall. Massages and mud packs are available to round out your relaxation. There are a Tico/continental restaurant and two dry land bars. HotspringsAcross the road is Baldi, a section of the river where shallow bating pools are set in the rainforest. There are restrooms, changing rooms, lockers and towels available for the $6 entry fee. 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