Highest Active Volcano in Costa Rica

Highest Active Volcano in Costa Rica? Irazu.

Irazu measures 3,432 meters (11,260 feet), this popular tourist destination can bring you a view of both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans.

Wildflowers and the Pacific Ocean - Sights from a hike up Irazu

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Last erupted 1996

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The Irazú Volcano National Park is a popular tourist destination, with its remarkable lunar-like landscapes, two ocean views, breathtaking flora and beautiful birds

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Turrialba - Irazu's Twin

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Hike Between Both Volcanos

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White fruits of neotropical Solanaceae Cestrum irazuense

The Volcano Hummingbird

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Highest Active Volcano in Costa Rica

Highest Active Volcano in Costa Rica? Irazu.

Wildflowers and the Pacific Ocean - Sights from a hike up Irazu

Last erupted 1996

Volcano has several large craters

The crater is named after Diego de la Haya, the Spanish conqueror.

The crater lake is brilliant blue-green

Irazu Things To Know

The Irazú Volcano National Park is a popular tourist destination, with its remarkable lunar-like landscapes, two ocean views, breathtaking flora and beautiful birds

Turrialba - Irazu's Twin

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10km away is Turrialba, Irazu's twin volcano. Shorter in stature, and dormant longer. Hike between both volcanoes like the crew from Bike Hike Botany!

Hike Between Both Volcanos

White fruits of neotropical Solanaceae Cestrum irazuense

One of many plants to see while hiking Irazu, the highest active volcano in Costa Rica!

The Volcano Hummingbird

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