San Carlos Trip Overview
The big draw of the Arenal 1968 Trail is the fairly close views of Arenal Volcano. These views give you a look at the old lava flows, now hardened into rock, coming down the slope of the volcano and into the valley. On the edge of the lava field are also a lot of different sized volcanic boulders scattered around. It’s crazy to think about, but these rocks were shot into the air during eruptions at speeds of up to 2,000 km (1,200 miles) per hour. One large rock even left a sizable crater that you can see on the trail. To get to these features, there are a couple of ways to go.
Note: All hiking trails around Arenal Volcano are limited to areas surrounding the base for safety reasons. Although there hasn’t been any major activity since 2010, the volcano is still considered active and is known to release toxic gases and hot steam near the summit.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: San Carlos, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting San Carlos, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica
The big draw of the Arenal 1968 Trail is the fairly close views of Arenal Volcano. These views give you a look at the old lava flows, now hardened into rock, coming down the slope of the volcano and into the valley. On the edge of the lava field are also a lot of different sized volcanic boulders scattered around. It’s crazy to think about, but these rocks were shot into the air during eruptions at speeds of up to 2,000 km (1,200 miles) per hour. One large rock even left a sizable crater that you can see on the trail. To get to these features, there are a couple of ways to go.
Note: All hiking trails around Arenal Volcano are limited to areas surrounding the base for safety reasons. Although there hasn’t been any major activity since 2010, the volcano is still considered active and is known to release toxic gases and hot steam near the summit.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Arenal 1968 Volcano View & Trails, 1.5 km al Sur de la interseccion hacia El Castillo, La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
Either walking the path over the Lava Stream of the 1968 eruption, immersed in the forest and nature or celebrating your special occasion, enjoy a unique moment full of scenic beauty in spectacular viewpoints with a 360 ° view of the Arenal Volcano accompanied by the amazing Lake Arenal. Choose between two different trails of medium difficulty surrounded by the beautiful nature characteristic of Costa Rica.
Delve into the uniqueness of the forest and discover the trails resulting from the lava from the Arenal Volcano eruption in 1986. Finally, enjoy the beautiful landscape of La Fortuna de San Carlos, made up of the imposing Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. The viewpoint is the perfect point to admire the beauty of a panorama that will take your breath away.
Duration: 3 hours
