irazú Volcano

This majestic volcano is the highest in our country with an altitude of 3,432 meters (11,000 feet) above sea level. During the period from 1963 to 1965, it maintained eruptions of gas and ash that reached and affected the entire national territory, being the most remembered eruptive process to date.

At the top we will discover a fascinating vegetation typical of the place known as páramo forest. During our trip we will observe various typical plantations of the region such as potatoes, onions, garlic, beets, as well as cattle farms, without leaving aside the incomparable view of the central valley.

As we get closer, we will notice the diversity of microclimates, as well as the difference in vegetation. Upon reaching the top you can see the main craters Irazú, Playa Hermosa and Diego de la Haya.

It should be noted that, on a sunny and clear day, both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans can be seen in the distance.