Barva Volcano, Braulio Carrillo National Park
Map
Map
Facts and practical information
Barva Volcano is an andesitic stratovolcano complex in central Costa Rica, 22 km north of San José, in Heredia Province. On the eastern side of the mountain it has a lake in what was the volcanic crater, called "Laguna de Barva", and in the western side it has three hills on the top which are called "Las Tres Marías". It is located in the small agricultural community of Sacramento. ()
Day trips
Barva Volcano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cacho Negro Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, Dantas Hill Private Wildlife Refuge, Desarrollo Forestal Montreal.