A volcano + Rainforest + Hanging Bridge + Lake view + Waterfall + Resort = Arenal Observatory Lodge weddings. Why choose from if you can have it all!! Access to pretty much everything that the Fortuna area can offer, in the same property!
This private and secluded waterfall is located by one of the most beautiful rainforest trails at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa.
A short, relatively easy walk from the lodge (20 minutes). The trail ends at the base of a 20-foot waterfall. Trails are well-marked and graded for difficulty.
This eco-lodge is perfectly positioned directly between the massive Arenal Volcano and deep blue Lake Arenal. No other hotel in La Fortuna, Costa Rica and the Arenal area is so close to the famous volcano and its lovely lake.
Hikers refreshed by the moist air, but also cooled by the waterfall, and the surrounding forest, lush with ferns and palms.
The bird watching is extraordinary, with more than 500 species of birds recorded so far in our forest.
Spots for marriage ceremonies at the Arenal Observatory Lodge:
Arenal Observatory observation terrace:
The terrace is located at El Jilguero restaurant. This sun deck provides the perfect marriage location.
If there is any volcanic activity, this is definitely an excellent spot for front-row viewing.
The surrounding gardens draw tropical birds and other animals for fantastic photo opportunities.
White Hawk Villa´s balcony
With its peaceful surroundings in the rainforest and spectacular views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal, White Hawk Villa is an excellent choice for guests traveling with family or friends or those who simply want the utmost in privacy.
Details
- Difficulty: easy/medium 1 mile hike (20-30 minutes), in a good condition trail.
- Amenities: Hotel, restaurant, hanging bridge, waterfall.
- Entrance Rates: $12 per person
- Schedule: daily 8:00 – 4:00 pm
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Costa Rica Photographer Fabian Murillo
Julian Mullins
December 6, 2023.
Fabián went above and beyond to create a beautiful engagement ceremony for my now fiancé and I. I knew I wanted to propose in the beautiful cloud forests of Monteverde, but I wasn't sure exactly where to do so once I was there. Fabián had a great recommendation for a scenic and secluded spot that ended up being perfect. He checked in with me throughout the process, kept an eye on the weather, and was incognito as a bird-watcher up until the final moment when I proposed, at which point he was already snapping photos to capture the moment. I'm very happy to have some incredible memories of this time, and know that we will come back to them again and again. Thanks again for your care, diligence and thoughtfulness throughout this process. We are incredibly happy with the results!
Alisha Rahim
December 2, 2023.
Fabian was the most AMAZING photographer. He always went above and beyond for my husband and I as he helped coordinate floral arrangements, make-up artist, and even helped us find a location for our wedding after things went downhill. His skills are phenomenal, and we now have beautiful pictures of our special day to last us a lifetime! I would definitely recommend Fabian to anyone as he made taking photos easy going and fun!
Hannah Merrifield
November 8, 2023.
Fabian is absolutely the best and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a kind, professional, and extremely talented photographer. Not only did the photographs exceed our expectations, our experience with Fabian was such a pleasure. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable and really encouraged us to let loose during the photo shoot! I really can’t say enough good things about our experience!
David Gomez
October 15, 2023.
Fabian was the most amazing photographer for our wedding proposal! He went out of his way to make sure we had every angle, every position, and had the best picture to capture such a perfect moment. I could not have been any happier with how detailed and thoughtful he was. All the pictures came out beautiful and much better than I could have imagined. He truly captured such a special moment and the most beautiful day of our lives perfectly and I would recommend him 100/10 to anybody in the area!
courtney mcloud
September 14, 2023.
We connected with Fabian through our wedding officiant Noel Ibo. What a fantastic experience. Fabian coordinated our entire elopement schedule. We had our first look at our hotel Nayara Springs (highly rec), ceremony at the Arenal Volcano Observatory, and follow up photos at the La Fortuna waterfall. He knew all of great spots, angles, and poses. He sent about 400-500 photos for a 3 hour session which was incredible. Check his website out for photos! We will never forget this experience!
Berlin Lopez
September 8, 2023.
Fabian was extremely helpful and friendly. I recommend him to anyone because he really goes above and beyond with getting you as many photos as possible. He was also very fast at sending over everything. We loved working with him for our wedding shoot and he captured exactly what I wanted.
Tam Phan
August 2, 2023.
I wanted to propose in Costa Rica and reached out to Fabian to take some photographs. He helped me plan the whole thing and had some amazing suggestions and ideas. We did it at La Fortuna Waterfall and everything worked out hit perfectly. The photos are beautiful and that morning was our favorite part of the trip thanks to Fabian!
Tricia Speakman
July 16, 2023.
Fabian was absolutely fantastic! He did our wedding photography skillfully, cheerfully, and very professionally. He went above and beyond to make sure he shot a large variety of photographs; he also took us to different locations to get a variety of scenery/backgrounds as well. He was very friendly and personable which made it fun and easy to pose for our pictures. My husband and I are so glad we chose Fabian to be our wedding photographer and cherish the pictures he took for us. HIGHLY recommend!!!
Katie Boes
July 9, 2023.
Fabian did a wonderful job capturing photos of our family! He worked with us to schedule locations that would be meaningful and fun, developed an immediate rapport with us and our kids, and struck a great balance between being flexible with our requests and knowing when to instruct us to pose, move, etc. It's been several months since our photoshoot and we have printed several of his photos for display in our home. It's such a great keepsake from our time in Costa Rica! We recommend Fabian highly for anyone looking to capture memories and photos!
Melissa Woodward
July 3, 2023.
Fabián went way above and beyond for our session. We booked about 1week out. He was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process! We got a flat tire the morning of our session so we were an hour off schedule and he waited on us and was so very patient. He told us to take our time and we were very discombobulated after the flat tire and the drive in but he calmed us and gave us an amazing experience. He spent way more time with us than he needed plus he waited an extra hour because we were off schedule. Fabián even pointed out animals and told us about things we were seeing like a guide for my kids. I told him he need to include that with his services 😉! The pictures he took we stunning and he got them back to us sooooo quickly. I recommend Fabián hands down best decision ever!!!!!