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Arenal Volcano - Costa Rica
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Arenal
Volcano is the most active volcano in
Costa Rica. Located around 90 km north-west of San José, in the
province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna, this impressive volcano rises 1657
metres above sea level and overlooks Lake Arenal; both are part of
Arenal Volcano National Park.
Arenal's eruptions are strombolian
in type, being frequent but moderate and can be viewed without danger
as long as the viewers are behind the safety perimeter. This constant
activity and minimal endangerment makes Arenal a popular tourist
destination, especially at night, because the lava and incandescent
rocks make a spectacular sight. The last major eruption of Arenal
occurred on August 23, 2000.
Most of the time, the volcano is surrounded by clouds near the tip, and
it is touted as good luck to see the whole volcano without clouds. The
volcano heats several hot springs
nearby, including Tabacon, a popular
tourist destination.
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Arenal Volcano in
Costa Rica. The power of nature is all around you in this timeless
paradise.
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Most
of the time, the volcano is surrounded by clouds near the tip, and
it is touted as good luck to see the whole volcano without clouds.
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