The most active volcano in Costa Rica, Arenal, was originally considered to be a mountain until a significant eruption in 1968 killed almost 100 people and hundreds of livestock. Since then, the volcano has become a symbol of Costa Rica thanks to its near perfect conical shape, lush rainforest, and predictable lava spurts that occur every 47 minutes. The volcano is situated beside Lake Arenal, an artificial body of water surrounded by a winding road that offers some of the most fantastic views in the entire country. At night, when the clouds part, is possible to see lava spewing from Arenal’s crater – followed by the boulders that tumble down the mountainside in its wake. Numerous hotels like Tabacon and The Springs make use of natural thermal waters that spring from the volcano to create beautiful pools of varied temperatures for visitors to bathe in.

Arenal Volcano is in Top 20 of Active Volcanoes.

Arenal Volcano is one of the most visited place in Costa Rica. There are a number of lodgings with spectacular views and also many less expensive hotels in the village of La Fortuna 6.5 km N.E. of the volcano. Volcanologists from the Observatorio Vulcanologico y Sismologico de Costa Rica and the Universidad Nacional, amongst others, are constantly monitoring the activity of the volcano. There are places to stay farther from the crater for those who are concerned about being so near an admittedly worrisome force. To see lava is an awesome experience! This is a place worthy to visit and statistically not very dangerous. There is a lot of information on this area so form your own opinion.

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