The Top 4 Lakes in Arenal
Looking to visit the best lakes in Arenal? 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 Arenal’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 11, 2025
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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