Hotel Montaña de Fuego

Overview

Description

Montaña de Fuego Hotel & Spa is located in the Arenal area, 10 minutes northwest of La Fortuna San Carlos, in the northern region of Costa Rica. The hotel is immersed in 111 acres (45 hectares) of primary and secondary forest, making it a true oasis, enriched by exuberant vegetation and a diversity of flora and fauna.

The spacious and comfortable rooms are surrounded by a natural ambiance, which allows you to enjoy the most privileged and spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano. In addition, we offer a variety of facilities to let our guests rest, relax, and meditate:

• En-Gadi Spa: In each of its 10 care rooms you can experience body, facial, and therapeutic treatments. You can undergo the ideal techniques to relax, tone, and detoxify your body, mind, and spirit.
• Acuarelas Restaurant: With capacity for up to 190 people, the restaurant is strategically located to offer you the chance to observe, in its splendor and free from obstacles, the wonders of the Arenal Volcano. Our Executive Chef offers you a wide variety of dishes ranging from Costa Rica’s most popular dishes to the best of international cuisine.
• Monta-a Tours: There are hiking and horseback riding tours to the Arenal Volcano, the lagoon at Cerro Chato, the volcano lookout point, or the Canyon of the Arenal River, all through natural trails within the rainforest that will make for unique experiences. Our canopy and rappel services offer you unforgettable adventures, and we provide exclusive private transfers throughout the country.

Rooms

66

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 76

Percentage of local employees: 90%

Montaña de Fuego Hotel has been a sustainability pioneer since 1992, and has strengthened the concept of hospitality in the La Fortuna area. The hotel produces solar energy, has recycling programs, and treats its black sewage. It has a carbon-neutral certification, so environmental sustainability is taken into account in many different areas. The hotel has participated in several community campaigns to improve the livelihoods of local people, including campaigns to help the needy and schools with insufficient funds.

Rates

$150 and up

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.montanafuegohotel.com/specials/rates (available in English).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: San Jose (SJO).

Nearest local/national airport: La Fortuna (FON).

Travel time to nearest airport: 10 minutes.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

September 2010.

Photos courtesy of Hotel Montaña de Fuego, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.