Irazú Volcano, Active stratovolcano in Cordillera Central, Costa Rica
Rising to an elevation of 11,260 feet, Irazú Volcano features multiple craters including one containing a mineral-rich green lake at its center.
The volcano experienced a major eruption from 1963 to 1965, causing extensive ash fall that affected San José and damaged agricultural production in Cartago.
Indigenous populations named the mountain Irazú, with linguistic roots connecting the term to the concepts of point and thunder in local languages.
A paved road leads from San José to the summit, where visitors can explore hiking trails that loop around the main crater areas.
From the summit, under favorable weather conditions, both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean become visible across the Costa Rican territory.
Location: Costa Rica
Elevation above the sea: 3,432 m
Part of: Andes
GPS coordinates: 9.98145,-83.84766
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:36
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