Essence Arenal Travellers and Backpackers Retreat

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About Essence Arenal Travellers and Backpackers Retreat

Essence Arenal is an incredible volcano and lake view property, the perfect opportunity to live a real eco-experience in a familiar atmosphere. With all comforts and a unique position to observe volcano activities.

Essence Arenal is located in El Castillo, 20 minutes from La Fortuna, on the lava flowing side of the Arenal Volcano. Surrounded by two National Parks, Arenal and Monteverde, our 100 acres property is rich in flora & fauna, which can be appreciated in amazing jungle sites and trails. With a strategical location for adventure and eco-activities!

Amenities
- Cafeteria with breakfast and snacks
- Restaurant gourmet demo cuisine
- Pool with spectacular view
- heated japanese pool
- fireplace
- TV room with cable TV
- common fridge
- play station and projector for movie nights
- free internet
- laundry service
- tour desk

Essence Demo Cuisine is a meat free restaurant that gets everyone involved with the food. We show our international guest about local products and present them in a non-traditional way. Our chef Isaac Weliver (The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago) prepares 3 gourmet vegetarian dishes not only in your presence but with your participation.
Example of demo cuisine thematic nights: Pappardelle from Scratch, Naan, Nampi-Gnocchi, Crepes, Maki Rolls, "Cream of Method" for Soups, Dessert Flambe, Calzone, Sicilian style Eggplant Parmesan , Spring Rolls.