Volcanoes in Costa Rica

Explore 4 volcanoes in Costa Rica โ€” their history, geology, eruptions and how to visit them.

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Arenal Volcano: Costa Rica's Perfect Cone - History, Hiking & Hot Springs

Discover Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's most iconic landmark. Explore its violent 1968 eruption, the recovery of the rainforest, the best hiking trails, and the world-famous hot springs of La Fortuna.

๐Ÿ“ Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Irazu

Costa Rica's highest volcano, famous for its acidic green crater lake and for erupting during President JFK's visit in 1963.

๐Ÿ“ Costa Rica
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Poรกs

A spectacular stratovolcano in Costa Rica featuring one of the world's largest and most acidic crater lakes.

๐Ÿ“ Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Turrialba: Costa Rica's Smoking Giant

Costa Rica's second-highest volcano, a massive complex known for its 'Buried Forest', recent explosive reawakening, and proximity to the ancient city of Guayabo.

๐Ÿ“ Cartago Province, Costa Rica
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