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Listed below is a list of popular Costa Rica Volcanoes:
Arenal Volcano:
Known as the youngest of the Costa Rica Volcanoes, Arenal Volcano is supposed to be one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica. It was Arenal Volcano that recorded the latest volcanic eruption in Costa Rica in the year 2000 causing one person’s death and severely injuring two. Located at a height of 1, 657 meter above the eastern shores of Lake Arenal, Arenal Volcano was constructed towards the northwest of the older Chato volcano.
Irazu Volcano:
Rising as high as 3, 432 meters towards the east of San Jose, Irazu Volcano is known as the highest Costa Rica Volcano.
The most serious volcanic series eruption that took place in Costa Rica was that of Irazu Volcano in the year 1963, with ashes flowing for over two years and smoke clouds blowing all over San Jose and other major parts of Costa Rica.
Poas Volcano:
Do watch the Poas Volcano during your Tours to Costa Rica. Situated near the southeastern end of the Central American arc, Poas Volcano comprises of three craters out of them only one is active, which is considered as the second widest crater of the world. Poas Volcano has recorded more than 40 eruptions since 1828. Miquel Alforo was the first one to visit Poas Costa Rica Volcano in 1828.
Rincon de la Vieja:
Known, as the largest volcano in northwest Costa Rica, Rincon de la Vieja comprises of 9 craters. The name “Rincon de la Vieja” means “the corner of old lady”. Located at the eastern end of a smaller crater, Santa Maria Volcano is the highest peak of the Rincon complex.
Other Costa Rica Volcanoes include Turrialba, Orosi, Kakao, Porvenir, El Viejo, Platanar, Barva, Tenorio and Miravalles. Do try to have a look at some of these Costa Rica Volcanoes during your Costa Rica Travel.
