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Arenal-Huetar Conservation Area (ACAHN)
Volcán Arenal
National Park
The Arenal Volcano National Park encompasses an area of more than 12 thousand hectares. It is located in the northwestern region of Costa Rica, between the foothills of the Tilarán mountain range and the San Carlos lowlands, 15 km from Fortuna. It is one of the most visited destinations of the Northern lowlands.
Before 1968, this volcano was known as Cerro Arenal and was considered extinct and was even thought to be just a peak. However, on July 29, 1968, it began its active period, opening three craters towards the west flank. Crater A, at 1,000 meters, caused the explosion, emanating a pyroclastic flow (burning cloud), which devastated 12 km2, wiping out the towns of Pueblo Nuevo and Tabacón and causing the death of approximately 87 people.
SERVICES
Information Paths Restrooms Drinking Park
Water
rangers
Hours:
Everyday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Information:
La Fortuna Tourism Chamber (Catuzon) info@catuzon.com
www.catuzon.com
Tel.: (506) 2479-7512
Asociación de Desarrollo Integral de La Fortuna (Adifort)
info@arenaladifort.com
www.arenaladifort.com
Tel.: (506) 2479-8338
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