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Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos

4.1
#6 of 14 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

FROM $162 BOOK WITH VIATOR Arenal Volcano and Tabacón Hot Springs Day Trip from San Jose
4.5
Duration: 12 to 16 hours
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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Volunteer Program and Tour at Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa Rica
4.9
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Typical lunch and Arenal Volcano Hike
4.9
Duration: 9 hours
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Arenal Volcano reviews

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  • By G297PPjessicaa
    I was told while visiting that the volcano was “shy” and didn’t want to come out. Being I was only here for a few days, I was disappointed I didn’t get to see the full volcano. It was a bit touristy.....  more »
  • By Bob N
    I stayed at the Arenal Observatory Lodge with my wife close to 20 years ago. As such, the comments are predicated in conditions observed and experienced at that time and are assumed to be similar...  more »
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  • By VIP Satendra
    It is a very good sight to see and it is very fun to see the volcano.Because it is not an active volcano but a dormant volcano that occasionally erupts.Is very beautiful
  • By Henry Arguedas Umaña
    What a volcano 🌋 just like in the movies 🎥
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