Lake Arenal – Beautiful lake views and a watersports wonderland.

Many of the snowbirds dream of being on or close to the water when looking for property in Costa Rica. But when they search the coastal areas two factors make the reality of these dreams something they hadn’t contemplated.

One is the weather, it does rain at the beach however it is hot and dry most of the year. Hot enough to make air conditioning necessary all the time. And for those from the cold north not used to this kind of heat, it fast becomes uncomfortable and a burden.

Secondly, over the past five years many of the coastal areas have become very popular and prices have skyrocketed making it less affordable.

I am here to tell you that there is a wonderful alternative to your quest for waterfront living. And that is the 50 square mile pristine Lake Arenal. Situated just one and a half hours from the Pacific beaches and Liberia Airport. At an elevation of 1,500 feet, the climate is absolutely perfect, making air conditioning not necessary, ever.

Better than this, Lake Arenal is just being discovered and the prices are just a fraction of those on the coast. You can still find lake front lots selling for under $100,000 in gated communities, with access to private marinas and the lake.

Great lake view lots can still be had for as little as $39,000 with breath taking views of both the lake and the active Arenal Volcano that sits on the eastern shore of the lake.

Brand new lake front two bedroom, two bath bath villas can be found for just $165,000. Just check the prices on the coast and if you can find anything close to ocean view lots for anywhere near these prices you will likely be ten miles from the ocean and have to use binoculars to see the water.

We can offer you great lake view lots just minutes from the lake with tremendous water views for a fraction of the cost. On top of this when it gets dark with an ocean view there is nothing to see, here at the lake there are towns and homes on the other side of the lake and the views are great night and day.

The key is you are looking at property at Lake Arenal at the bottom of the curve, the prices are still low, the boom is just beginning, the time is now.

Now the icing on the cake is that Lake Arenal is also a water sports paradise. The windsurfing is world renowned, with winds on some days in excess of 25 mph, the fishing for the great tasting Rainbow Bass is exceptional.

The lake is blessed with an irregular shoreline dotted with beautiful secluded bays and inlets, large islands untouched for thousands of years, full of wildlife, birds, exotic plants and flowers. The shores are covered with artifacts from the large pre-Colombian Indian population that lived here a thousand years ago.

The sailing is excellent with constant winds blowing almost invariably from east to west, and there are several large sail boats at the lake where the owners will go out for the week end and either anchor in a secluded bay or right at the base of the Arenal Volcano and watch the ‘fireworks’ from the volcano day and especially at night.

Water skiing is also popular in the larger protected bays and kayaking is a great way to observe the myriad of Central American animals that come to the lake to drink.

Swimming from the public park, the many access points around the lake or from your boat is always fun with the water temperature remaining an almost constant 75 degrees.

Yes, there is a fantastic inexpensive way to realize your dreams of water front living in Costa Rica. The thing we always say to those interested in taking a look at the lake is come on up, the lake will sell itself.

Lake Arenal – Beautiful lake views and a watersports wonderland.

Article/Property ID Number 1706

Andrew Makarik

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.