Parque Nacional Volcán Irazú
Type: Outdoor Activities, Parks, Tours and Excursions
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Iraz� Volcano National Park encompasses the area around the Iraz� Volcano in Cartago Province. The volcano is not far from the capital city and makes for an excellent day trip attraction... Read More
Iraz� Volcano National Park encompasses the area around the Iraz� Volcano in Cartago Province. The volcano is not far from the capital city and makes for an excellent day trip attraction from San Jose. Iraz� Volcano National Park is a National Park in the Central Volcanic Conservation Area of Costa Rica, and the volcano is Costa Rica's highest at 3432 meters. Still considered active, Volcan Iraz�'s last major eruptions were in the 1960s, but occasionally minor eruptions cause some small lava flows.
There is a visitor's center and a scenic overlook at the volcano area, which also has a small coffee shop and tables, and is open from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sophia LaMonica
Costa Rica Local Expert
- Sightseeing, Cartago's Best Attractions, Things to Do with Kids: "On a clear day, the Pacific and Caribbean are visible from the smaller crater, Diego de la Haya, where you can witness its mineral-rich lake amazingly transform its color from emerald-green to crimson-red."
- Best for Sightseeing Because: Views from the crater and of the crater are nothing short of majestic.
- Best for Cartago's Best Attractions Because: Iraz--'s hottest attraction is a must-see-and-do for visitors of all ages.
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: This volcano has erupted recently enough to be considered one of Costa Rica's six active volcanos.
