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Tacotal Hotel

Rating: 3 star

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Region: Arenal

At Tacotal Hotel outside the town of La Fortuna in the Northern Zone, people scurry out of bed at all hours of the night to capture the audio-visual effects of Arenal Volcano. Visible from any of Tacotal’s 15 bungalows, the volcano looms 1,633 m. high, at a safe distance of eight km. from the compound. Glass doors permit viewing from within the units, while covered patios facilitate exciting photo opportunities. For those wondering how a "safe distance" is determined in the shadow of a volcano, the National Emergencies Commission has designated three danger zones of various gradations around Arenal. Tacotal lies beyond even the lowest-risk area.

Rustic though the bungalows appear, with their wood and lava-rock exteriors, inside awaits the pleasure of airy, high-ceilinged rooms with excellent mattresses and modern bathrooms. Two of the 15 are master suites. Each features king-size beds, a sitting area with bar and large-screen Direct TV, and both shower and jacuzzi in the tiled bathroom. Patios, television and air-conditioning enhance all units. Sliding-glass doors display not only the volcanic pyramid, but pastoral surroundings where horses and cattle graze.