Arenal Volcano National Park: Costa Rica’s most active volcano
| Area |
30,000 acres |
| Max. Elevation |
5,436' Volcano Summit |
| Temperature |
Ranges from 75ºF to 90ºF |
| Precipitation |
up to 200 inches per year |
| Location |
80 miles N of San Jose, 10.463°N 84.703°W |
| Date of Creation |
November, 1991 |
Costa Rica's Arenal National Park has the most active volcano in the country. It was believed to be dormant until a major eruption in 1968. The park is next to the country's largest hydroelectric plant, the Arenal Lake Dam.
Primary cloud forest and rainforest cover Arenal National Park, which abounds with flora and fauna species in multiple life zones, innumerable rivers, waterfalls and thermal hot springs.
The visitors' center near the Arenal Volcano has an auditorium, an exhibition hall, a souvenir store, and restrooms.
