Platanar, Stratovolcano in Central Mountain Range, Costa Rica.
Platanar Volcano rises 2,183 meters above sea level within Juan Castro Blanco National Park, featuring dense primary forests across its slopes.
The volcano's western flank contains prehistoric lava flows, including the Florida flow, indicating substantial geological activity in earlier periods.
Local dairy farmers maintain traditional agricultural practices on the western slopes, benefiting from the mineral-rich volcanic soil.
The network of trails through Juan Castro Blanco National Park provides access to different sections of the volcano and its surrounding ecosystems.
In March 1997, six earthquakes occurred on the south flank of Platanar, with the strongest reaching a magnitude of 2.7.
GPS coordinates: 10.29802,-84.36586
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:51
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