Visiting the Arenal Volcano
The Arenal Volcano is one of our top recommended destinations and one of the most visited places in Costa Rica.Your Costa Rica vacation should include a trip to the Arenal Volcano. The iconic Arenal Volcano is located in the northwestern part of Costa Rica, towering beautifully over the town La Fortuna. The most well-known active volcano in Costa Rica is surrounded by the Arenal Volcano National Park and Lake Arenal.
The Arenal Volcano is still considered active, but there hasn’t been an eruption since 2010. If you’re lucky, you might still get to see smoke spewing out of the top! People come from all over the world to admire and study the volcano, hike on lava from previous eruptions, and maybe glimpse some volcanic activity. Only 3 hours from the capital city, San Jose, the Arenal Volcano is easily accessible and offers a variety of fun, adventure-packed activities for everyone. If you are vacationing in Guanacaste, it is possible to take a day trip to Arenal and explore the forest on one of the many trails. Don’t miss out on some great Arenal volcano tours while you’re there!