I fell in love with Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa the moment I stepped out of the taxi. After the noise and activity of traveling, the sounds of tropical birds and the rustling of the trees were instantly soothing. It felt like we had stepped into another world.
And then there was the view.
Even though Costa Rica doesn't have the turquoise Caribbean waters or centuries of European history, it has something just as special—an incredible landscape filled with rainforests, volcanoes, wildlife, and some truly unforgettable places to stay.
During our trip to Costa Rica, we stayed in a variety of accommodations, ranging from a $30 Airbnb to a much more expensive room at Baldi Resort. Of all the places we stayed, however, my favorite was the Arenal Observatory Lodge.
