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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica: Fire in the night sky

Arenal on fire

A picture perfect volcano and many people’s idea of what one should look like – this is Arenal Volcano.

La Fortuna, a town in the province of Alajuela, located some four hours by car from San Jose, is the closest to the Arenal Volcano National Park, which protects a mysterious and unpredictable mountain. When the sky is clear it’s a perfectly shaped cone. Some other times, it becomes an invisible rumbling creature, hiding behind a pale mist.

Visitors to Arenal Volcano hope for clear dark nights, since the volcano often provides displays of natural fireworks. At an elevation of 503.83 feet, lave and smoke rise into the air, and bright red streaks make their way down from the cone in an awesome sight. Sit and relax as you enjoy this unique experience from any of themany Arenal hotels and resorts located close by.

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Costa Rica National Parks

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IRAZÚ VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK	JUAN CASTRO BLANCO NATIONAL PARK
PALO VERDE NATIONAL PARK	MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK
POÁS VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK	PLAYA GRANDE NATIONAL PARK
SANTA ROSA NATIONAL PARK	RINCÓN DE LA VIEJA NATIONAL PARK
WHALE MARINE NATIONAL PARK	TENORIO VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK