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Arenal Volcano National Park Description
(Local Name: Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal) Created in 1995, the Arenal Volcano National Park is found in the rugged Cordillera de Tilarán. The main attraction in the park is the Arenal Volcano, reaching 1,633m/5,356ft. There is a wide range of biodiversity in the park, and an approximate half of all Costa Rican birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals can be found somewhere within its boundaries.

Arenal appears just as one imagines a volcano. It is extremely large and cone-shaped with huge ash columns streaming from the crater. Arenal was dormant from 1500 AD until a massive eruption on July 29, 1968 which killed 82 people, 45,000 cattle and destroyed two villages. Continued activity since that day
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Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity;  National park;  Volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, mud pots;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Hours
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Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Closed22:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:00
Cost
Adult6.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Many visitors prefer more distant views.
Many visitors take tours or drive to the west side of the volcano at night to enjoy the spectacular views.
Several tours are offered.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Do-It-Yourself Tours
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