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The Arenal Volcano National Park is on the northwestern region of Costa Rica,
between the Tilaran Mountain Range and the San Carlos planes. It is located
3 ½ hours northwest from San Jose ( 128 kms: 80 miles ) by car. It is
located 7 kms away from La Fortuna town.
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This tour starts picking you up at your hotel in La Fortuna
area and driving towards the lake to the Arenal Volcano National Park. The hike
begins on the active side of the volcano, that takes you through the forest
over recent lava flows and to the destroyed area that is now in the process
of regeneration. Our Arenal Volcano hike through the rainforest is one of the
best ways to experience the mighty "Mountain of Fire."
Hike through the diverse flora and fauna to the famous lava wall where you will
walk on lava rocks from ancient times and observe lava boulders tumbling down
the flanks of Arenal. You could get the chance to see the glowing cinders from
the crater and hear the booms from gas eruptions as your professional guide
educates you on the activity and history of the marvelous volcano.You have many
chances to spot some of the rich wildlife of the area and you can also enjoy
the great scenery of the Arenal Lake and the volcano slope.
This tour includes:
Transportation
Bilingual guide (English - Spanish)
Entrance fee
Refreshments, water and cookies
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| ABOUT
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It is part of the Arenal Conservation area called " The
Energetic Heart of Costa Rica". The Arenal Volcano is a living laboratory
because of its complex biological processes development, that forms from folk
vegetation to a primary forest.This is the most active and impressive of the
volcanoes in Costa Rica. This almost perfect shaped volcano was covered with
vegetation before 1968. Just before the big eruption during the year 1968, the
people noticed that the cows could not drink water from the Tabacon River because
of the rising temperature. After this, the volcano erupted violently covering
more than 7 square kilometers ( 4.2 square miles ) with lava. Since that moment
the volcano has been erupting daily at different levels of activity. This is
one of the greatest spectacles of a visit to Costa Rica. It is incredible to
observe and hear an eruption by daylight or by night. Seeing the lava rocks
glowing down the hill at night is something you will never forget. Before the
active period of 1968, a lavish canopy of vegetation covered the Arenal Volcano.
