Turrialba Volcano National Park: the largest volcano craters
Area | 3,900 acres |
Location | Cartago Province, 40 miles east of San Jose (10.03° N - 83.77° W |
Max. Elevation | 10,958' above sea level |
Precipitation | 120 - 150 inches annually |
Temperature | 60ºF annual average |
Date of Creation | July, 1955 |
The last major eruptions of Turrialba Volcano were from 1864 to 1868. Of its three craters, the central one is the deepest and most active, presenting two conic structures with sulfuric steam and vapors. OVISCORI-UNA maintains a permanent monitoring station at the volcano.
Located in southeast Costa Rica, Turrialba is a large, densely forested stratovolcano. Three well-defined craters lie in the upper section of a broad summit depression. Turrialba has been quiet since a series of explosive eruptions in the 19th century that featured intermittent pyroclastic flows. Fumarole activity continues at the summit craters.
From the cafe at the park, a well-marked trail leads to the Turrialba volcano's scenic overlook.
