Arenal Volcano Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano has been constantly active since it woke up after 400 years in 1968, changing the area forever. One of the world's most active volcanos, Arenal produces huge ash columns, explosions & glowing red lava almost every day. A visit this Costa Rica is not complete without a stop at spectacular Arenal Volcano.

Arenal is categorized as one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world and regularly delights viewers with it’s spectacular displays of ash, lava eruptions and occasional rock avalanches, as well as the slightly ominous rumbling sounds that are emitted from this behemoth regularly.  Lava eruptions have been known to travel down the slopes of Arenal at over 65 miles per hour and can reach temperatures of over 1000 degrees Celsius. 

This lava makes this area a prime location for thermal springs and all of the delightful spa activities that accompany them, as well as creating the paths for world class waterfalls, such as the La Fortuna Waterfall that flows along an ancient volcanic flow.  A plethora of trails exist all over the Arenal Volcano National Park and there are many tours and activities available to visitors. Fascinating fauna and flora exist here in amazing quantities making this a prime location for viewing many different species of plant and animal. We're here to help you make this area part of your next visit. For more information here is a complete listing of Arenal Hotels with the best views of the lava flow and can help you arrange area day tours as well as transportation.

The last major eruption of Mount Arenal Volcano was in 1968 and the area was declared as a National Park in 1994.  A must see for every Costa Rican tourist, Arenal now boasts one active crater and one dormant as well as an enormous man-made lake that has become world famous for both it’s exceptional wind-surfing as for it’s amazing sport-fishing.  There are also over 850 identified birds that reside in the Arenal area, making this a prime area for all those that bird watch. 

There are many ways to enjoy the area surrounding the Arenal Volcano and tours can be found for those that want to hike or to horseback ride. The Arenal Volcano is one of the "Must-See" locations in Costa Rica, being that it is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Although you may see many daily eruptions, the national park surrounded the Arenal keeps you at a safe distance, where most hotels take advantage of their ringside views.