Irazu Volcano
The Iztarú tribe, who lived on the slopes of the volcano, knew it as 'Irazu' meaning ‘thundering mountain’; a fitting name for the volcano that has been erupting for the last 500 years. Irazu last erupted during President John F. Kennedy's visit in1963 spreading ash from Costa Rica to Nicaragua.
Quick Facts
- Location: Irazu Volcano National Park
- Altitude: 11,260 feet above sea level
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Entrance Fee: $15 per adult (above 13 years old); $5 per child
- Parking Fee: $2 - $5 USD
- Last Entry Time: By 2 p.m. Crater's entrance; by 1 p.m. in Prusia's entrance
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