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Places To See -
Volcanoes
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Location: Braulio Carrillo National Park, Central Volcanic Mountain Range, between Irazu and Poas Volcanoes
Altitude: 2906 meters (9535 feet)
Barva Volcano, also called "Cerro Las Tres Marias," is the remains of a calderic structure that forms the end wall of the Central Valley. The area is famous for its panoramic views of surrounding cities and cattle farms, of Cacho Negro Mountain (located northwest of Barva Volcano, known for its perfect conical shape), and for its cypress and pine tree forests. The Barva is believed to be the oldest volcano in Costa Rica and it has been dormant since 1492.
Many of the Barva Volcano's craters are filled with clear, cold water. Among them, Barva Lake (700 meters, 2297 feet) and Danta Lake (500 meters, 1641 feet) have crystal clear waters. The jungle of trees, moss and vegetation growing all around this area will make you feel like you've drifted into an enchanted land. It is a hiker's volcano though: you'll need a four-wheel drive vehicle to get you near enough to the top to make the climb to the top of the volcano.
You can also see the resplendent quetzal in this area.
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