Trail maps (for two loop options) at the trailhead.
Bromelias are common at the site.
Take a little time to explore the yards around the trailhead.
Flowers and butterflies abound around the trailhead.
View of Arenal Lake from the trail.
Bromelia by the trail.
Aerial view of trail and view point (great spot for a picnic).
Aerial view of Arenal volcano from the trail.
Aerial view of trail and view point (great spot for a picnic).
The trail is well marked.
The trail is well marked.
The forest is slowly taking over volcanic rocks.
Local guide observing Arenal Volcano.
Trail through cane.
The last part of the trail is flat, and bird species abound in the area.
Restrooms at the trailhead.
Blooming bromelia.
Hiking on the trail, watch for seemingly endless lines of leaf cutting ants, many carrying pieces of leaves that are larger -and heavier- than they are.
Birds are abundant in the area. Pictured is a juvenile male red legged honeycreeper.
Montezuma oropendola. These birds swing on branches as a territorial and courtship display.
Small nesting bird.
Male Passerini's tanager perched on a branch.
Mature male red legged honeycreeper in reproductive plumage.