Turrialba Volcano National Park, Active volcano national park in Cartago Province, Costa Rica.
Three massive craters mark the summit of this 3,070-meter mountain peak, surrounded by dense forest and grasslands teeming with diverse wildlife species.
The park, established in 1955, protects a volcano that remained dormant for 130 years until its reactivation in 2014 with substantial ash emissions.
Local farming communities near the park cultivate coffee plantations that thrive in the mineral-rich volcanic soil of the Cartago Province slopes.
Entrance fees cost 1000 colones for residents and 12 dollars for international visitors, with mandatory guided tours starting between 5:00 and 6:00 AM.
From the volcanic summit, visitors can observe both the Caribbean Sea coastline and neighboring volcanoes of Costa Rica's Central Mountain Range.
Location: Cartago Province
Inception: 1955
Elevation above the sea: 3,070 m
GPS coordinates: 10.03000,-83.77000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:32
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