Irazú Volcano National Park
Park Attractions
Lying just east of the capital city of San José, Irazú Volcano is Costa Rica's highest volcano at 3,432 meters. It is also one of the most active, with a history of frequent eruptions recorded from 1723. It last erupted in 1963-'65, sending ashes and secondary mudflows into cultivated areas.
| Area |
Approx. 6,000 acres Max. |
| Elevation | 11,260' above sea level |
| Tepmerature | 40ºF annual average |
| Precipitation | 80 inches annual average |
| Location | Cartago Province, 30 miles east of San José |
| 9.979°N 83.852°W | |
| Date of Creation | 9 August 1955 |
Park Facilities and Hours
Park entrance fee: $10.00 per person. The visitor center and scenic overlook at the volcano area has a small coffee shop and tables, and is open from 8am to 4pm.
Guayabo Lodge, Turrialba
Overlooking the Turrialba Valley, with the magnificent Turrialba Volcano in the background, you will find Guayabo Lodge...Lake and Volcano Weekend, Turrialba
So close to San José through the historic Orosi Valley, a the Turrialba region is famous for its’ volcanoes - Turrialba and Irazú Volcanoes, as well as the river valleys such as the Pacuare River...- «« Start
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