Leaves and Lizards

Santo Domingo, Costa Rica

    
description courtesy Leaves and Lizards

Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat is an intimate facility situated on 26 acres of rolling hills with a spectacular, panoramic view of the Arenal Volcano, the surrounding mountains and valley. Lodging options include the 2 bedroom Heliconia House or one of 3 cabins, perched like tree houses, on a hill are surrounded by tropical plants, covered with a riot of butterflies and humming birds.

The cabins and house are outfitted with comfortable, orthopedic beds, 800 count Egyptian cotton sheets, hot showers, mini-fridge and a large porch with hammocks for volcano watching. The Heliconia House has a full kitchen.

A stable of well trained and cared for horses, offers guests private, one-of-a-kind rides through the Costa Rican countryside. Guests often help with the morning chores, milking the cow, collecting eggs, grooming the horses and making cheese.

Private naturalist guides provide tours of rainforests and the volcano are arranged by the owners and on-site managers, Steve and Debbie. Activities such as white water rafting, zip lines, canyoning, can also be easily arranged in near by La Fortuna.

For travelers looking for an authentic Costa Rican experience off the beaten track, Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat offers guests the perfect blend of Adventure, Discovery and Tranquility.

Many of the tours offered at Leaves and Lizards promote rural tourism. Farmers and other locals show off their farms, waterfalls and forests to the guests at Leaves and Lizards.

The owners Steve and Debbie Legg are reforesting their 26 acre, former dairy farm. Residents of Monterrey have helped plant native trees and plants that produce fruit to attract wildlife to the resort for guests to enjoy.

Guests at Leaves and Lizards will learn about the Meso-American Biological Corridor, the consequences of deforestation and eat food cooked with the methane gas produced from the manure of their pigs and cows. The biodigester produces methane gas which is piped in the house and used for cooking.



Amenities & Features



Rates

Double occupancy from $150


Website & Contact

phone: (506)2478-0023 cell 8333-6863 toll free 888-828-9245

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The nearest town is Santo Domingo, 2.2 km away and Aeropuerto Arenal airport is 12.3 km.

Please note that distances for nearby hotels, attractions, activites & other points of interest are in a straight line. Distances by road may be significantly longer!

The approximate gps map coordinates of Leaves and Lizards are latitude 10.5409, longitude -84.6625. (exact GPS coordinates are accurate to within a few meters, gps data labeled approximate is within a few hundred meters)