Discover the famous volcano Arenal in La Fortuna Costa Rica

Arenal la Fortuna / Central Volcanic Range

Arenal Volcano, in Spanish Volcán Arenal, is an active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica around 90 km northwest of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna Costa Rica.

The Arenal volcano measures at least 1,633 metres (5,358 ft) high.It is conically shaped with a crater 140 metres (460 ft) in diameter. Geologically, Arenal is considered a young volcano and it is estimated to be less than 7,500 years old. It is also known as “Pan de Azúcar”, “Canaste”, “Volcan Costa Rica”, “Volcan Río Frío” or “Guatusos Peak”. The volcano was dormant for hundreds of years and exhibited a single crater at its summit, with minor fumaroles activity, covered by dense vegetation. In 1968 it erupted unexpectedly, destroying the small town of Tabacón.

Volcano Arenal in La Fortuna Costa Rica

Due to the eruption three more craters were created on the western flanks but only one of them still exists today. Since October 2010, Arenal has become dormant, with no explosions since December 2010. Although the main attraction is the Arenal Volcano; the area offers much more. Next to the volcano is the Arenal Volcano National Park with a wide variety of flora and fauna and a great view of the volcano. Furthermore there is La Fortuna Costa Rica, which is the nearest town to the Arenal Volcano. In addition, there are several other activities and interesting places that can be visited in the area.

Arenal /La Fortuna Costa Rica Packages

15 Days/14 Nights

from $1,859 p.p.

Iconos Thrill Seeker - Arenal - La Fortuna
Arenal Map - Arenal - La Fortuna
Thrill-Seeker Adventure
Seeker Adventure Packages - Arenal - La Fortuna

4 Days/3 Nights

from $549 p.p.

Iconos Pristine Green - Arenal - La Fortuna
Pristine Green and Arenal Volcano Map
Pristine Green & Arenal
Pristine Green Packege - Arenal - La Fortuna

10 Days/9 Nights

from $1,359 p.p.

Iconos Caribbean Trek - Arenal - La Fortuna
Pacific Caribbean Trek Map - Arenal - La Fortuna
Pacific Caribbean Trek
Pacific Caribbean Trek Package - Arenal - La Fortuna

5 Days/4 Nights

from $1,039 p.p.

Iconos Hotsprings - Arenal - La Fortuna
Hotsprings, Surf and Adventure! Map
Hotsprings Surf & Adventure
Hotsprings Surf Packege - Arenal - La Fortuna

Arenal /La Fortuna Costa Rica Tours

Arenal Volcano Hike The Springs Spa
Arenal Volcano Hotsprings Tour - Arenal - La Fortuna
Sky Trek, Tram and Walk
Sky Tram Sky Trek 3 - Arenal - La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano & Hotsprings Tour!
Arenal COMBO Tour 2 - Arenal - La Fortuna
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Arenal Hanging Bridges - Arenal - La Fortuna
The Lost Canyon Canyoneering
The Lost Canyon  - Arenal - La Fortuna
Horseback Ride to La Fortuna
Horseback Ride to La Fortuna - Arenal - La Fortuna
Night Hike at the Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
Night Hike at the Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - Arenal - La Fortuna
Guided Hike in the Monteverde
Guided Hike Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - Arenal - La Fortuna

Arenal /La Fortuna Costa Rica Transportation

Rafting Adventure
Rafting Trans - Arenal - La Fortuna
Lake Crossing
Lake Crossing - Arenal - La Fortuna
Private Transfers
Private Transp - Arenal - La Fortuna
Daily Shuttle
Daily Shuttle - Arenal - La Fortuna