Central America Volcanic Arc, Arenal Volcano National Park

#2 among attractions in Arenal Volcano National Park

Volcano

Central America Volcanic Arc location map

Map

Facts and practical information

The Central American Volcanic Arc is a chain of volcanoes which extends parallel to the Pacific coastline of the Central American Isthmus, from Mexico to Panama. This volcanic arc, which has a length of 1,100 kilometers is formed by an active subduction zone, with the Cocos Plate subducting underneath the Caribbean Plate. The region has been volcanically and geologically active for at least the past several million years. Numerous volcanoes are spread throughout various Central American countries; many have been active in the geologic past, some more so than others. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 10°26'31"N, 84°41'17"W

Address

Arenal Volcano National Park Costa Rica

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Arenal Volcano Nati...

Day trips

Central America Volcanic Arc – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Chato Volcano, Arenal Volcano.

2.3 miNW
Active volcano with hiking and hot springs
Arenal Volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park
59 min walk • The Arenal Volcano, a majestic stratovolcano located in the heart of Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica, is an iconic natural landmark and a magnet for tourists from around the globe. Towering at 1,657 meters, this geological marvel is not only one of the...
0.8 miE
70-m. cascade in a forest setting
La Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna
21 min walk • La Fortuna Waterfall is in central Costa Rica, in the Alajuela Province. In Spanish, it is known as Catarata Fortuna. The waterfall drops about 70−75 meters and is at the base of the dormant Chato volcano, about 5.5 km outside of the town of La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano.
~30 ftNW
Foliage-covered peak with a crater lake
Chato Volcano
1 min walk • Chato Volcano, also known as Cerro Chato, is a dormant volcanic peak that forms part of the Arenal Volcano National Park in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. Rising to an elevation of approximately 1,140 meters (3,740 feet), it presents a captivating sight with its...
1.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna
45 min walk • Arenal Volcano National Park is a Costa Rican national park in the central part of the country, part of the Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area.
4.4 miN
10°30'13"N • 84°42'14"W
Go Adventure Arenal Park, La Fortuna
112 min walk • Outdoor activities, Adrenaline
5.5 miNW
Bridge, Mountain
Arenal Hanging Bridges
141 min walk • The Arenal Hanging Bridges are a series of suspension bridges in the Volcan Arenal National Park area, offering views of Lake Arenal and Volcan Arenal. The bridges form part of a 2-mile self-guided interpretive trail through a private rainforest reserve.
3 miN
10°29'2"N • 84°40'30"W
EcoTermales Fortuna, La Fortuna
78 min walk • Hot springs, Park
4.5 miW
Zoo
Clodomiro Picado Research Institute
115 min walk • The Instituto Clodomiro Picado is a research center in Vázquez de Coronado, San José Province, Costa Rica.
4.5 miW
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Arenal Eco Zoo
115 min walk • The Arenal Eco Zoo is a nature center located in western Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. It is located across Lake Arenal, west of Arenal Volcano National Park, right at the border between Alajuela and Guanacaste Provinces.
4.1 miNW
National park
Arenal Volcano Emergency Forest Reserve
106 min walk • The reserve offers a range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking trails that wind through the dense forests, providing opportunities to spot exotic wildlife such as howler monkeys, sloths, and colorful tropical birds.