- Arenal Volcano National Park was ranked the sixth-best national park in the world and first in Latin America in the TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards.
Thursday, February 4, 2021-Arenal Volcano National Park was selected as the sixth-best national park in the world, according to the TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards 2021 from the well-known travel website TripAdvisor. The ranking, released Thursday, was generated by travelers from around the world.
With a nearly perfect cone, the imposing volcano and the conservation area in which it is situated made the top spot on the list of national parks in Latin America. Globally, it was only surpassed by Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Jim Corbertt National Park in India, the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, USA and Kruger National Park in South Africa.
The ranking includes a total of 25 national parks from around the world, representing countries including New Zealand, Chile, the United Kingdom, Tanzania, Vietnam, Iceland, Australia, Sri Lanka, Croatia, Canada and Brazil.
“For Costa Rica, it is an honor that Arenal Volcano National Park has been ranked as the sixth-best national park according to the TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards 2021,” said Carolina Trejos, Marketing Director at the ICT. “This recognition is sure to contribute to our position as a sustainable, eco-friendly destination and a sanctuary for visitors to reconnect with themselves. In the new normal in which we are living, we will continue to promote and position our country along these lines.”
The colossus of La Fortuna
"We were pleased to learn that Arenal Volcano National Park was included in the list of top ten national parks according to visits and recommendations from tourists who post on the platform across the world. This encouraging news fills us with hope and relief as we learn that our country remains at the top of the rankings based on traveler recommendations,” enthused Tadeo Morales, Vice President of the Arenal Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.
Morales added that he was positively surprised that the park ranked higher than iconic national parks such as the Grand Canyon, among other famous global conservation areas.
Though Arenal Volcano remains the most iconic natural attraction of La Fortuna de San Carlos, the local Chamber of Tourism is also focusing its efforts on renewing the local tourism facilities for local and international tourists.
The access roads to the region are all paved, and visitors can enjoy package deals at excellent prices with a wealth of accommodations to choose from. Activities on offer include hot springs, adventure activities, cable cars and hiking. The ecological park located near the town offers visitors the ability to observe the remnants of the lava streams in natural surroundings.
“We look forward to being rediscovered as tourists look for alternative options in this new normal that allow them to enjoy recreational activities without accumulations of people and under strict compliance with health protocols,” added Tadeo Morales.
According to the most recent ICT data on international tourists who visit Costa Rica by air, 35% said that they visited volcanoes, while 38% selected outdoor activities to observe flora and fauna.
The full list of the 25 best national parks in the world according to the TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards is available via the following link:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-NationalParks-cTop10-g1
For more information about La Fortuna de San Carlos and its tourist attractions, see www.vamosaturistear.com or the Facebook profile of the Arenal Chamber of Tourism and Commerce at https://www.facebook.com/arenalctc
