Overview
Arenal Volcano is an active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica around 90 km northwest of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna. The Arenal volcano measures at least 1,633 meters high.
Description
For most of modern history, Volcán Arenal was just another dormant volcano surrounded by fertile farmland. But for about 42 years – from its destructive explosion in 1968 until its sudden subsiding in 2010 – the volcano was an ever-active and awe-striking natural wonder, producing menacing ash columns, massive explosions, and streams of glowing molten rock almost daily.
Address
The La Fortuna, Alajuela
Costa Rica
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica/parque-nacional-volcan-arenal
The La Fortuna, Alajuela
Costa Rica
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica/parque-nacional-volcan-arenal