Nuevo Arenal was a government project to relocate the displaced people.

Nuevo Arenal is located about a one-hour drive northwest from the original village along a beautiful paved lakeside road that goes from La Fortuna to Tilarán.

There are several Bed and Breakfasts within the area, the most notable being Chalet Nicholas, Casa Gisela and Villa Decary.

The town has notable German, Costa Rican, and Italian restaurants, a pizza place called Moya's.

There is an organic food source called La Farmacia Orgánica on Route 734 adjacent to the gymnasium and the only gas station in the area.