Summary:

If you visit Turrialba Volcano in Costa Rica you will have the opportunity to descend right into the crater. It requires a strenuous four hour hike so be prepared for a bit of exercise. The hike through a beautiful forest will take you to the top of Turrialba Volcano's majestic crater.Click on [+info] for more information.

Turrialba Volcano is the second highest in Costa Rica and one of the few volcanos where it is possible to descend into the crater due to the fact it is dormant. Typically it takes about an hour to reach the bottom of the crater. The summit is at 3,340 m (almost 11,000 feet) above sea level and there are three craters, one of which has fumaroles and sulfur pits. Below the summit is a mountain range and cloud forest with ferns, bromeliads, lichens and mosses. This giant is Irazu's sister volcano, but still one of the least visited parks in Costa Rica.

Address (How to get there)

Turrialba Volcano is located in Turrialba, a town in the Atlantic region. To get there you can go through Cartago, Paraiso, Cervantes and Turrialba. From here head for Pastora and follow the signs to the volcano. By car (preferably 4WD) it will take you about 45 minutes to reach the summit. If you decide to hike, it will be about 4 hours.

Try Costa Rica Staff Comments

The park is open every day from 7 am to 5 pm. Entrance is free. In the rainy season, May to November, take into consideration that the access is more difficult and the temperatures drop more pronounced.

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