4 Costa Rica Volcanoes That You Need to Visit

4 Costa Rica Volcanoes That You Need to Visit

these places need to be on your bucket list!

1. Arenal Volcano National Park

It is not possible to climb to the top of this volcano, but there are plenty of hikes around the base with great views

Located in La Fortuna. This area is great for jungle adventures such as zip-lining and rafting

2. Irazu Volcano National Park

The top of Irazu is some of the highest elevation in Costa Rica. You will be above the clouds here.

Irazu is located in the city of Cartago. It is about 1.5 hours from the San Jose Internationl Airport

3. Poas Volcano National Park

Poas Volcano is one of the most visited national parks in the country. You can visit the top and the views are great!

Poas is located above the city of Alajuela. It is an easy visit from the San Jose International Airport.

4. Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Rincon de la Vieja is an active volcano with great hiking trails. It is located in the northwest corner of the country near the Nicaragua border.

This is also a popular area for zip lining, white water rafting, and relaxing in hot springs.

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