If you desire a not-to-be-missed tourist attraction, then go on a Costa Rica volcano tour. The amazing country is a favorite destination for its easy-going, peaceful and friendly locals and also for its natural wonders; the nation features a massive variety of attractions for travelers when seeking an adventurous, stress-free and more relaxed vacation. One of the most visited locations is the nation’s active volcanoes. Read on to discover the volcanoes that are truly worth your visit and why.
Poas volcano
At this volcano National Park, visitors will not just see an active volcano but will also experience the nation’s rainforest and get a chance to admire its birds, reptiles, vegetation, and mammals. The park features several hiking trails with varying difficulty levels, which could lead you to the crater itself, or even to the amazing lagoon. The facilities meant for visitors here are among the most maintained, offering a gift shop, museum, and cafeteria; the physically challenged benefit from access that’s specially designed so they easily access the crater. The volcano’s last major eruption took place in 1953 and it has remained active ever since. It has had periods of raised activity to the degree that the National Park has had to be closed to visitors, mainly due to emanations of sulphuric acid.
Arenal volcano
This volcano features a perfectly shaped cone that probably makes it Central America’s most impressive volcano and one of the foremost volcano trips from San Jose, Costa Rica. Although it went into what scientists refer to as a dormant state during early 2011, this isn’t expected to last for long because it is a truly young volcano that features a past of rock, lava, and gas eruptions. However, its crater is quite amazing to behold; walk on its lava trails as well as the natural surroundings, and the soothing and healing nearby hot springs have made it one area that is a must for both foreign and local tourists.
Irazu volcano
This is the nation’s highest active volcano standing at 3,432 meters above sea level in which, on a very clear day, you can see both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. A moon-like summit and tundra vegetation make it a must-see attraction while vacationing in the amazing country and also for its proximity to San Jose’s capital.
Turrialba volcano
This particular volcano prevailed with truly low activity for quite a long time. But as from 2005, it has woken up and has been erupting gas and ash clouds and has also been forming a new crater at its summit. The National Park has, recently, been reopened to the general public, becoming progressively more popular for both foreign as well as local tourists.
A Costa Rica volcano tour, as well as an experience of Costa Rica’s volcanoes, can be a chance to see some amazing natural wonders and a means of actually discovering the country. There are several and varying providers that offer even one day tours you can book to see all of these wonders. The only thing is that as there’s so much to see, you can’t see everything in one day.
