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Arenal Volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park

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#7 of 13 in Nature in Arenal Volcano National Park
Volcano National Park
Arenal Volcano attracts nature lovers and adventurers with its lush scenery and wide range of outdoor activities. Hike through the jungle and on a lava flow trail, across hanging bridges and up the slope of the dormant volcano. The first recorded eruption occurred in 1968, when lava and ashes destroyed three little towns on its west side. The last explosion happened at the end of 2010. In the absence of spewing lava, get your adrenaline pumping with some waterfall rappelling or ziplining. See Arenal Volcano and all La Fortuna de San Carlos has to offer by arranging your trip with our La Fortuna de San Carlos trip planning app.
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Tours To Arenal Volcano

Canyoning in the Lost Canyon BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $99
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Duration: 4 hours
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Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Typical lunch and Arenal Volcano Hike BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $150
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Duration: 9 hours
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Volunteer Program and Tour at Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa Rica BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $58
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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Arenal Volcano Reviews

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  • By Suz00
    We were really disappointed in the Arenal Volcano National Park especially coming from Mistico which was fantastic. There was only 1 trail and it very flat with nothing really to see. No animals...  more »
  • By baytravel
    We entered Arenal Volcano National Park at 10AM. Yes, there was a line of cars at the pay booth so it took approximately 15 minutes to get in. After parking, we decided to come back later as we...  more »
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