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The Top 6 Lakes in San Carlos

Looking to visit the best lakes in San Carlos? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of San Carlos’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 17, 2025

Swimming Spot at the Crater Lake (Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal)

The way down is extremely steep and with clouds and light rain it is muddy and slippery.

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Bring enough water to the hike taking into account the way back, as the path can be exhausting and it takes longer than 1.5-2 hours (which is what the locals told us).

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This green lake contrasts with the rest of the park because it is surrounded by slightly less dense vegetation and a little higher up there are meadows with humped cows.

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Lago Los Patos (Duck Lake) was formed during the eruptions of the volcano.

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It's included in the Arsenal National Park entrance fee and is far less visited. You can see quite a bit of wildlife. The approach via the unpaved road from Arsenal …

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Simple lodge in the middle of nature. There is a small lagoon, wild monkeys and lots of birds like aaras, toucans and many more to see. From here you can …

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