Arenal Hills

10/09/2026

There’s something different about having room to breathe.

Arenal Hills unfolds across 146 acres of tropical landscape, creating space not only for private residences, but for trails, recreation, community amenities, lake access, natural areas, and places designed simply to enjoy the surroundings.

The result is a community that feels connected without feeling crowded.

Contact Our Sales Team for a Tour!

08/09/2026

The Hot Springs of Arenal

Deep beneath Arenal, geothermal activity naturally heats underground water before it returns to the surface through thermal springs.

The result has become one of the region's defining experiences.

From elaborate thermal resorts to intimate rainforest pools, soaking in warm water surrounded by tropical nature is simply part of Arenal.

04/09/2026

Buying a home in Costa Rica and becoming a resident are two separate decisions — but for some buyers, they can eventually become part of the same long-term plan.

Our latest guide looks at Costa Rica residency by investment, including how qualifying real estate may support your Inversionista (investor residency) application, why buying property doesn’t automatically grant residency, and what buyers like you should know about ownership structure, investment thresholds, and other residency options.

For Arenal Hills owners, the bigger picture is often simple: the home and lifestyle come first. Longer stays, retirement, or residency may follow later.

Read the full article:

Explore Costa Rica residency by investment, including real estate requirements, investor residency and important considerations before buying.

02/09/2026

Featured Residence | Villa 8

Move-in ready tropical living at Arenal Hills.

Villa 8 is a completed Villa Ramírez, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,476 sq. ft. of single-story living within the private Arenal Hills community near La Fortuna.

Inside, native hardwoods including bamboo, cedar, and solid laurel bring warmth and character to the contemporary interiors. Floor-to-ceiling windows draw in natural light, while marble flooring, teak bedroom floors, custom-crafted furnishings, and a chef’s kitchen with Absolute Black granite create a home that feels refined without losing its connection to Costa Rica.

Outside, the experience continues with a wraparound covered patio and one of the home's standout features: a handcrafted waterfall flowing into the whirlpool spa and onward into the private pool, surrounded by tropical landscaping.

Offered fully furnished with the Platinum Décor Package, Villa 8 is ready for its next owner to simply arrive and begin enjoying life at Arenal Hills.

Villa 8 at a Glance
Villa Ramírez
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
2,476 sq. ft.
0.27 Acres
Private Pool + Whirlpool Spa
Platinum Décor Package
Fully Furnished
Move-In Ready
$785,000

Beyond the residence, ownership includes access to the amenities and natural surroundings of Arenal Hills, from Club Cabana and fitness facilities to pickleball, walking trails, lake access, and more.

Interested in seeing Villa 8 for yourself? Schedule a private tour with our sales team.
https://arenalhills.com/villas-available/villa-8-ramirez

Exclusively Sales by Coldwell Banker Arenal Advantage and Coldwell Banker Vesta Group.

28/08/2026

Nature is never just in the background here.

Sometimes the soundtrack is rain falling through the trees. Sometimes it’s tropical birds at sunrise or monkeys moving through the canopy.

Living in La Fortuna means being surrounded by a landscape that is constantly alive—from colorful birds and butterflies to tropical flowers, lush native plants, and wildlife appearing when you least expect it.

And then there’s Arenal Volcano, rising above it all and creating a view that somehow never feels ordinary.

At Arenal Hills, nature isn’t something you need to go looking for.

It’s simply part of everyday life.

Scroll through for a glimpse of some of the wildlife, plants, and views that make this place so extraordinary.

What animals have you spotted around Arenal?

26/08/2026

Stay at Arenal Hills. Experience the lifestyle.

What if you could experience life at Arenal Hills before deciding to make it your own?

A limited collection of privately owned villas is available for professionally managed vacation stays, offering the opportunity to experience the community, architecture, amenities, and extraordinary natural setting firsthand.

Wake up surrounded by lush rainforest. Enjoy the privacy of your own villa and outdoor living spaces. Spend the afternoon at Club Cabana, explore the community trails, kayak on the lake, or venture into La Fortuna for hot springs, waterfalls, restaurants, and adventure.

Then return to the quiet of Arenal Hills.

For those considering ownership, a stay is also an opportunity to experience what photographs and floor plans can’t fully capture—the atmosphere of the community, the indoor-outdoor architecture, the climate, the landscape, and what it might actually feel like to have a home in the Arenal region.

Come for a stay. Discover what it feels like to belong here. https://arenalhills.com/stay

21/08/2026

Discover the Arenal Region.

Home to lush rainforest, volcanic landscapes, Lake Arenal, abundant wildlife, and the vibrant town of La Fortuna, the Arenal region is one of Costa Rica’s most distinctive destinations—and the extraordinary setting surrounding Arenal Hills.

How well do you know Arenal?

Scroll through to discover a few fun facts about this remarkable part of Costa Rica.

18/08/2026

Buying in La Fortuna means looking beyond the view.

From fee-simple ownership and closing costs to rainfall, drainage, materials, and what happens to your home while you’re away, there are a few things worth understanding before you buy in the Arenal region.

Our latest guide takes a closer look at La Fortuna, Costa Rica real estate, including the different ways to own, what homes here need from their architecture, and why the rainforest itself should be part of the conversation.

Read the full guide:

An overview of La Fortuna Costa Rica Real Estate: What to Know Before You Buy in the Arenal Region, designed to help buyers and residents make informed decisions in the Arenal region of Costa Rica.

10/08/2026

Step inside the Villa Torres Model Home at Arenal Hills.

This completed residence gives prospective owners the opportunity to experience the Villa Torres design in real life—from its open-plan living spaces and natural materials to the seamless connection between the home and its tropical surroundings.

Designed by the architects behind The Springs Resort & Spa, Villa Torres is a thoughtfully proportioned 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, single-story design created for comfortable living in Costa Rica.

The Villa Torres design can be built on a selection of approved homesites throughout Arenal Hills, with Silver, Gold, and Platinum finish and furnishing levels available to create a fully turnkey residence.

Walk through the model. Explore the design. Then discover where you can make Villa Torres your own at Arenal Hills.

Learn more about Villa Torres and current homesite availability at https://arenalhills.com/villas/villa-torres