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When the skies are clear and the lava is flowing, Arenal Volcano provides a thrilling light show accompanied by an earthshaking rumble that defies description. You can even see the show while soaking in a natural hot spring and having a drink at nearby resorts.
When the skies are clear and the lava is flowing, Arenal Volcano provides a thrilling light show accompanied by an earthshaking rumble that defies description. You can even see the show while soaking in a natural hot spring and having a drink at nearby resorts.




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Watching Arenal Volcano Erupt

Thornton Cohen
Swinging Through the Treetops on a Canopy Tour
This unique adventure is becoming quite the rage. In most cases, after a strenuous climb using ascenders, you strap on a harness and zip from treetop to treetop while dangling from a cable. There are canopy tours all around Costa Rica.
Thornton Cohen
Touring the Rincón de la Vieja National Park
This is an area of rugged beauty and high volcanic activity. The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano rises to 1,848m (6,061 ft.), but the thermal activity is spread out along its flanks, where numerous geysers, vents, and fumaroles let off its heat and steam.
Adrian Hepworth
Chilling on the Beach in Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo is the hottest spot on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Much of this is due to the many surfers who come here to ride the town's famous and fearsome Salsa Brava wave. Nonsurfers will appreciate the abundance of excellent swimming beaches and plenty of active adventure options.
Adrian Hepworth
Quenching Your Thirst at Coco's Bar
