Arenal Volcano National Park
Park Attractions
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 project, 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.
| 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 | 6 November 1991 |
Park Facilities and Hours
Park entrance fee: $7.00 per person. The visitors’ center near the Arenal volcano has an auditorium, an exhibition hall, a souvenir store, and restrooms. Marked hiking trails lead to various points of interest and scenic overlooks.
Arenal by Night
The Arenal Volcano is one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world, is a fascinating natural wonder and a highlight in your vacation to Costa Rica...Classic Arenal
The very diverse regions of the northern plains of Costa Rica are home to the active Arenal Volcano...On your own...Volcano & Cloud Forest Adventure
Explore the Northern region of Costa Rica through the Arenal Volcano area and the Monteverde Cloud Forest....driving the mountainous roads- «« Start
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