Irazú Volcano National Park
Irazu Volcano is a national park in Costa Rica, based on the active volcano of the same name, which is 3432 meters high. The name of the park comes from two Indian words - su (thunder) and ara (dot). The volcano is quite active and erupts every 50 years.
During one period, the Irazu volcano did not erupt for more than a hundred years, and people lost their vigilance, the mountain became covered with vegetation, houses were built on the slopes, and the city of Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica, appeared at the foot. There was an unexpected eruption that burned down the city. The volcano's name was also written into many history textbooks by its eruption on March 13, 1963, when US President John F. Kennedy arrived in Costa Rica.
Volcanic eruptions have done a good job over Mount Irazu's lanshaft. There are 3 craters in total. In one of them, in Diego de la Ayia, a lake has formed with an amazing capacity of about 100 meters deep. Depending on the time of day and lighting, the lake has different colors, which attracts a lot of travelers to the crater. From the top of the volcano, you can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area. In addition, from some places you can see the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Due to the abundance of animals and vegetation, the Irazu Volcano National Park was opened here. It is worth considering that at times it is quite cool at the top and the sun is shining strongly, so it is worth taking warm clothes and sunscreen. In addition, the air here is thin, which can cause dizziness in unprepared people. The park has all the amenities: cafes, hotels.
