rancho margot adventures
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Discover, connect and play
in our own backyard
el mirador hike
1 hour / self guided
Enjoy a self-guided hike to our Mirador look-out point where you see breathtaking scenery including the Children’s Eternal Forest and Lake Arenal. Upon reaching the hike's peak, you enjoy panoramic views of the extraordinary Arenal, Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes. For more interactive/educational hike, request a professional guide at the front desk!
Hiking Options
Self guided
Enjoy a hike (Road to El Castillo) that takes you around the lake and brings you to enjoy an authentic experience in town, traverse along a transition zone (rainforest to cloudforest) where you can take in the majesty of secondary and mature forest ecosystems at work.
LAKE ARENAL KAYAK TOUR
Head out to the shores of Lake Arenal where adventure and relaxation await! Kayak towards Arenal Volcano, explore the abundance of life within the many inlets you pass along the way, and feel refreshed as you jump into the lake for a swim.
2 hour / US$ 55.00 per person (2 minimum) For guests only
2 hour / US$ 55.00 per person (2 minimum)
HORSEBACK TOUR
Depart from our stables on horseback and behold unforgettable views of over 60,000 hectares of rainforest, Lake Arenal, Arenal Volcano, Cerro Chato, Volcan Tenorio, Miravalles and Rincon de La Vieja.
OPTIONS: Lake Arenal / El Mirador View Point
2 hour / US$ 55.00 per person (2 minimum) For guests only
HORSEBACK TOUR options
Depart on horseback from our stables and behold unforgettable views of over 60,000 hectares of rainforest, Lake Arenal, Arenal Volcano, Cerro Chato, Volcan Tenorio, Miravalles and Rincon de La Vieja. This is a great way to take in the Ranch and our neighbourhood!
OPTIONS: Lake Arenal / El Mirador View Point
guided YOGA CLASS
1 hour guided classes offered daily (7 am/4pm) included in your stay. (Guests Only) Be sure to check in with our front desk and reserve your spot in advance.
Imagine breathing deeply rainforest air, surrounded by all the sights, sounds, scents and feeling of the forest, inviting you to tune-in to nature and your place in it. All senses come alive, inspired by the rushing river, valley breeze, and playful birdsong, as you find and enjoy your practice in this space.
2 hours / US$ 49.00 tax included / FREE! with your stay
guided RANCH TOUR
Dive into an experiential exploration of all aspects behind the sustainable and self-sufficient practices of Rancho Margot, from organic agriculture and food processing to energy production and carbon neutrality. Please call us ahead of time to make a reservation if you are planning to visit us for the day.
fishing in the pond
FREE! with your stay
We invite you to visit our Tilapia fish pond, beyond our Yoga studio and bordered by lush vegetation (which is actually the feed we grow for the fish!), here, you can relax in the tranquil setting, watch the waterfowl and just BE for awhile. (Catch and release)
1 hour / US$ 25.00 per person ( 2 minimum) For guests only
night hike tour
Hiking along rainforest paths after dusk, on this guided excursion, you will identify new landscapes, mini-landscapes burgeoning with life, and delight in the wildlife that emerges at night.
2 hours / US$ 45.00 per person ( 2 minimum) For guests only
Birdwatching tour
Discover the world of nocturnal wildlife through our property trails surrounded by vast expenses of primary and secondary forest and enjoy the adventure of discovering the species that inhabit along with us our place.
1 hour / Contact for price and service available
MASSAGE TREATMENT
Wrap up your trip with the deepest form of relaxation, by enjoying a professional massage treatment in our therapeutic bodywork center, surrounded by gardens and aromas of rainforest flowers.
