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Volcanoes and hot springs
Active craters, turquoise rivers and hot spring pools surrounded by forest.
Costa Rica sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and has more than 200 volcanic formations. For travelers that means natural hot springs, old lava fields covered in rainforest and viewpoints over craters.
- Arenal is the classic: a perfect cone, hot springs and hanging bridges.
- Rincón de la Vieja combines mud pots, fumaroles and waterfalls in dry forest.
- Río Celeste surprises with its turquoise water.
- Poás is close to San José, ideal for the first or last day of your trip.
Tip: craters are best seen early in the morning, before the clouds roll in.
Recommended destinations
La Fortuna · ArenalArenal Volcano, hot springs, hanging bridges and the La Fortuna waterfall.from $55 per night
Rincón de la ViejaFumaroles, mud pots, waterfalls and tropical dry forest.from $50 per night
Río CelesteThe turquoise river of Tenorio Volcano National Park and its waterfall.from $45 per night
Poás VolcanoOne of the largest active craters in the world, surrounded by strawberry farms and cloud forest.from $50 per night
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