Blog Costa Rica Découverte : Volcanoes Costa Rica

The Rincon de la Vieja volcano is also a bird-watching mecca. Although best known for its hot springs and activities such as canyoning, horseback riding and canopy tours, the presence of birds on site is very important.

Costa Rica is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and breathtaking natural landscapes. Among the natural treasures of this Central American country is the Rio Celeste, a spectacularly beautiful river that attracts travelers from all over the world. Nestled in Volcan Tenorio National Park, the Rio Celeste is a must-see destination for nature lovers, hikers and…

Located in the north of Costa Rica, Rincon de la Vieja National Park stretches some 25 km northeast of the town of Liberia, capital of Guanacaste province. Its 14,000 hectares are made up of 9 active craters, where you can enjoy exceptional views of Lake Nicaragua (to the north), the Pacific (to the west) and…

Certainly, guidebooks and websites speak of the Fortuna region with the volcano and its thermal waters as the only point of interest.

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Barely an hour from the capital, the Poas volcano rises to an altitude of 2,700m. It has three main craters. The largest crater, with a diameter of 1.5 km, is one of the largest in the world, and is 300 m deep. The crater is filled with an acid lake with a PH of less…

Located in the central volcanic cordillera, 31 km north of the town of Cartago, it takes 45 minutes to reach the entrance to Irazu Volcano Park. The crater is nearby, and access is very easy. The original Indian name, Iztarú, means “noisy mountain” or “tremor”. Over the years, oral transmission has changed it to Irazú.

Details of the reopening of Turrialba Volcano National Park are still being worked out, but it’s only a matter of time! Finally! Turrialba Volcano National Park is set to reopen to the public after 8 years of closure due to intense volcanic activity. Its reopening is also intended to boost the region’s and the country’s…

The Arenal volcano is a young stratovolcano, having erupted for the first time 7,000 years ago, making it the youngest volcano in Costa Rica.