If You're NearbyNatureVolcanoes

Irazú Volcano

Costa Rica's highest volcano, with a road almost to its crater rim and, on clear days, views of both oceans.

Photo: Rafael Golan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
Dec–Apr
Our full guide to Irazú Volcano is being written. It's on the Costa Rica list as If You're Nearby.

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Hanging bridges through misty forest, with quetzals and zip lines.

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A perfect volcano cone above hot springs, a waterfall and a lake.

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Costa Rica

Volcanoes, cloud forests and sloths: the world's model for nature travel.

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