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Irazu Volcano National Park

Irazu Volcano National Park

Area

Approx. 6,000 acres

Max. Elevation

11,260' above sea level (3,432 mts)

Temperature

40ºF annual average

Precipitation

80 inches annual average

Location

Cartago Province, 30 miles east of San Jose
9.979°N 83.852°W

From San José, take the highway to Cartago. From there, an asphalt paved road winds through the mountains all the way to the visitor center and to a scenic overlook over Irazu the highest volcano in Costa Rica. It will take approx. 45 mins. from Cartago to reach th summit.

Its name comes from the indigenous word “Iaratzu” which means “noisy mountain”.

Costa Rica's Irazu Volcano is an active strato volcano which is constantly monitored by the Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica (OVSICORI-UNA).

The last major activity date back 1963 and 1965 with intermittent eruptions and lava flows.

The unusual bright greenish yellow coloring of the lake at Diego de la Haya Crater is caused by rainfall dissolving the minerals along the craters walls. The lake is also closely monitored for changes in its chemistry (sulphuric acid) and temperature.

The visitor center is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Entrance fee: $ 6.00 p.p. plus parking