Irazu Volcano National Park

Irazu Volcano National Park craters' resemble a moonscape: a vast expanse of grey dust and rock with a green lagoon at its center, which swells and dries up with the seasons. One of Costa Rica's active volcanoes, Irazu infamously erupted in 1963, raining ash clouds on Cartago, San Jose and most of the Central Valley for nearly three years. The volcano's landscape changes with altitude, from tropical, fertile fields to the wind-swept, treeless plains situated from 10,827 to 13,124 feet.

Last updated: Oct 21, 2023