Volcanoes in Costa Rica



Costa Rica Volcanoes



Present day Costa Rica is the result of a complex volcanic activity that took place over 75 million years ago!  As part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire” Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s most mesmerizing volcanoes and boasts an amazing 112 volcanic sites throughout the country.  Most of the amazing Costa Rica Volcanoes have been designated as national parks or protected areas and are renowned for their unspoiled and unique beauty.  The enormous craters of these magnificent natural wonders and the sulfurous lakes, occasional lava streams and thermal springs that result of the volcanic activity add up to many opportunities to enjoy all that is exciting about your Costa Rican vacation.

Natural Playgrounds

The enormous volcanic craters that dot Costa Rica’s mountain ranges provide for a wide array of exciting activities; including horseback riding, waterfall rappelling, canopy tours and, of course, relaxing in world class Arenal Hot Springs.  There are some amazing tours that can be taken to explore some of the more famous of the Costa Rican volcanoes or a well developed trail system is available for those that are a little more independent.  The astounding fiery fortresses that are Costa Rica’s volcanoes should be a must see for all those planning a vacation to this paradise.  Easily accessible from the capital, San Jose Costa Rica there are many ways to travel to see these fiery giants. However you get there, you will be amazed at the beauty and awesome power that are the volcanoes of Costa Rica.









As part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire” Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s most mesmerizing volcanoes and boasts an amazing 112 volcanic sites throughout the country.



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volcano hotelsAs part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire” Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s most mesmerizing volcanoes and boasts an amazing 112 volcanic sites throughout the country.

Beaches
costa rica beachesWith over 1100 miles of coastline and two oceans, Costa Rica is the very definition of beachside bliss

National Parks
national parksThe National Parks and Wildlife Refuges are managed by MINAE- Ministerio de Ambiental y Energia. In total more than 25% of the land area of Costa Rica is protected by one program or the other.  
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano


The most famous and active of all of the Costa Rican Volcanoes, Arenal is a mesmerizing display of ash and lava activity. Located almost 1500 feet above sea level, Arenal is part of the Tilaran Mountain Range and is nearest to the delightful town of La Fortuna. Read more...

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Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano


Located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Guanacaste mountains, Rincon de la Vieja is dated at approximately 600,000 years old. The name means "The Old Woman's Corner", which is a reference to a local story about a girl whose lover was thrown into the crater by her father and who spent the rest of her life as a recluse with amazing powers of healing. Read more...

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Poas Volcano
Poas Volcano


One of the most visited volcanoes in Costa Rica- close to San Jose and with an excellent road right up to the crater’s edge. Poas boasts an amazing bird population and unparalleled views from atop its 8000 + foot summit. With one of the largest volcanic craters in the world- over a mile wide and 900 feet deep!- Poas offers a unique insight into the powerful geothermal forces that formed Costa Rica! Read more...

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Turrialba Volcano
Turrialba Volcano


Adjacent to the Irazu Volcano, the Turrialba Volcano located in the region with the same name is one of Costa Rica's largest volcanoes.It is comprised of three craters, one of which has various fumaroles and sulfur pits. This is the only volcano in Costa Rica where you are able to descend into the craters and explore the surroundings. Read more...

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Tenorio Volcano
Tenorio Volcano


The Tenorio Volcano is a part of the Guanacaste Mountain Range, nestled between the regions of Guatuso, Upala de Alajuela, Canas and Tilaran. It is one of the most interesting areas in Costa Rica; rich in biodiversity and teeming with interesting plant life and animal species, such as the ocelot and umbrella birds. As part of the Arenal Tilaran Conservation area. Read more...

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Irazu Volcano
Irazu Volcano


The amazing Irazu volcano of Costa Rica has the distinction of being the highest volcano in the country, but also for being the only place in the Americas where it is possible to see both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans at the same time! Transportation is readily available to the summit of Irazu, with roads running to the top. Read more...

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Miravalles Volcano
Miravalles Volcano


The Miravalles Volcano is an andesitic stratovolcano in Costa Rica. The caldera was formed during several major explosive eruptions that produced voluminous dacitic-rhyolitic pyroclastic flows between about 1.5 and 0.6 million years ago. The only reported historical eruptive activity was a small steam explosion on the SW flank in 1946. High heat flow remains, and Miravalles is the site of the largest developed geothermal field in Costa Rica. Read more...

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