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.
On your way there, you will ride through the heavenly landscape
of Lake Arenal, a man made lake that provides water for an hydroelectric power
plant and for irrigation in the low lands of Guanacaste province during the
dry season.
The tour will take you primarily to the Tabacon hot springs located at the foot
of this magnificent volcano. The hot springs have one of the best volcano views
and are surrounded by gardens and by a lush rainforest. You will have time to
explore the gardens, relax and enjoy the hot springs while keeping an eye on
the volcanos activity until it gets dark! After dinner, in that same place,
you will return back to the hotels in Guanacaste around 10:00 or 11:00 p.m.
After nightfall, the glow of flowing lava can be seen from several points in
the area ( if it´s not cloudy ).
During the tour it is possible to spot toucans, guans, oropendolas, monkeys
and coatis.
Once you get to the hot springs you will have access to a locker and a towel
to keep your things.
Includes lunch and dinner and entrance fee to the Tabacon hot
springs.
Wear shorts or pants, light clothes, sneakers.
Bring swimming-suit and camera.
