Almost missed what turned out to be the best small Cabinas stay while in Costa Rica.
Stopped at their restaurant next door before they were opened at 10Am to see if I could get a cup of coffee. Not only did they get me coffee, Carmen the mom took me into the kitchen and let me put it in my Thermos with milk and sugar myself. Not speaking much Spanish (Gracias) we managed to ask if they knew somewhere in the area close to the volcano to spend the night. They rented Cabinas and we were shown the cleanest rooms, pool, and best view of Arenal even after spending the nite before in one of the best view expensive hotels. Delightful family, took me to their farm and this city girl got to help milk cows..neat..
Parrots awoke us next AM early so we opened door and right above our heads the clouds were clearing over Arenal . So close we were able to hope in car and drive around back of Arenal to get marvelous pictures then returned to Cabinas Lumbres Del Arenal for a home cooked... more