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VOLCANO
ARENAL NATIONAL PARK
The
Arenal National Park is considered an aquifer recharge area
whose waters drain into the Arenal Reservoir for use in the
production of hydropower and agricultural irrigation projects of the
District of Moracia.
Its
main attraction is the Arenal Volcano whose explosions from 1968
formed three new and active craters. From this time, the Arenal
Volcano has maintained nearly constant activity that ranges from
quiet explosions of ash clouds with large mushrooms over the
Volcano, booming explosions throwing hot rocks almost one kilometer
into the air and explosions of lava and pyroclastic gases. At its
peak, the Arenal Volcano reaches a height of about 1633 meters,
although the exact height changes depending on the volcanic
activity.
Currently Arenal’s activity remains constant, without posing any
danger to visitors, giving them the opportunity to appreciate the
amazing scenic surroundings.
Visit
the Arenal Volcano National Park, located just 10 minutes from the
hotel. Maps are available at the front desk of the hotel. In the
park visitors can appreciate the variety of flora and fauna
protected there while enjoying an about two hour walk. There is an
observation point located 1 km from the entrance, which you can
arrive at by car. From there, there are paths: 1. The Heliconia
Trail with an area of 1 km, 2. Las Coladas Trail of 2 km or 3. The
Ceibo Trail with an area of 1.8 km.
The
park entrance is from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, though you can stay in the
park until 5:30pm.
Entrance fees are:Costa Rican Nationals, Residents, Central
Americans, and all students with valid ID: ¢1.000, Children 6 to12 -
Costa Rican or residents: ¢400, Tourists: $10, Children 6 to 12 –
Tourists: $ 1
We invite you to obtain more information about the National Parks
and protected areas of Costa Rica in the green area of our hotel
reception. You can also visit the website of the National System of
Conservation Areas;
www.sinac.go.cr. |