Original Arenal ATV: La Naciente Mud Trails, La Guaria Village and the Arenal River

Two hours of riding, with the timings published stop by stop. It starts on the private farm La Naciente, minutes from downtown La Fortuna: muddy trails, natural puddles, small rivers and streams to cross, and ground uneven enough to keep you working. There is a safety briefing and a short practice ride first, so nobody is learning the machine out on the trail. The route then reaches La Guaria, a village in the countryside with a church and a traditional pulpería, which is where you see how people here actually live. Open trails lead on to the Arenal River, weather permitting, where the group stops for photographs, a fresh fruit snack, and a swim for anyone who wants one. The last section goes back into La Naciente, riding under the rainforest canopy of La Fortuna, on muddy trails and rough ground. Pick-up and drop-off run about 30 minutes each way, or you can come straight to the office, 10 minutes before the start.