The Destination Index · 2026
Arenal (Costa Rica) for Incentive Travel
Costa Rica's volcano-and-rainforest showpiece — the Nayara reserve's three Green Globe-certified hotels, mineral hot springs, and resident sloths make Arenal the marquee experiential-eco campus buyout.
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Getting there — modeled fares to Arenal (Costa Rica)
| Origin region | Hub | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| US East | New York (JFK) | $530 |
| US Central | Chicago (ORD) | $530 |
| US West | Los Angeles (LAX) | $600 |
| Europe | London (LHR) | $930 |
| Latin Americaclosest access | Mexico City (MEX) | $370 |
| Asia-Pacific | Singapore (SIN) | $1,540 |
| Middle East & Africa | Dubai (DXB) | $1,290 |
Modeled round-trip economy ballparks from each region's hub — not live quotes. Methodology on the Destination Index.
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#537Nayara Resorts, ArenalLa Fortuna · up to 150 guestsSee where Arenal (Costa Rica) ranks — live
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