Volcano Rincón de la Vieja

ByAdminCami
logo Caminando Costa Rica

The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, located in the northwestern part of the country in the Guanacaste province, is one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica. It stands out for its various volcanic activities: fumaroles, mud pools, hot springs, solfataras, geysers, and more. Some of these are used for geothermal energy production.

The park covers over 14,000 hectares and is divided into two sectors: Las Pailas and Santa María. The first leads to mud basins, while the second takes you to waterfalls.

It’s possible to explore the park on horseback or by foot. Often overlooked, Rincón de la Vieja National Park is a beautiful place for hiking, with trails spanning around 10 kilometers.

The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and its national park are part of the Guanacaste Conservation Area (ACG), managed by SINAC, and were declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. Established in October 1973, Rincón de la Vieja National Park is the most visited park within the ACG.

Parc National Rincon de la Vieja Costa Rica

Similar Posts

  • Bioluminescence

    ByAdminCami

    Did you know? Bioluminescence, a natural phenomenon, is the production and emission of light by a living organism, such as algae, through a chemical reaction. Upon contact with any movement, plankton emits a sparkling light. According to specialists, plankton emit this light to protect themselves from predators, communicate with their “peers,” and warn them of…

  • The pejibaye

    ByAdminCami

    In Costa Rica, for food enthusiasts, the rainy season goes hand in hand with Pejibaye (Bactris gasipaes). This fruit from the peach palm tree is very popular among Ticos, who often enjoy it as a savory snack accompanied by mayonnaise. Many vendors offer it ready-to-eat along the roads in Costa Rica. Derived from a species…

  • The tapir: local identity

    ByAdminCami

    Also known as “Danta,” the Tapir (or Tapirus bairdii) is the largest terrestrial mammal in the Neotropics: averaging around 2 meters in length, 1 meter in height, and weighing approximately 300 kg, its long trunk-like nose gives it a friendly appearance. Being able to observe this survivor from prehistoric times is a unique opportunity. Indeed,…

  • Volcano Poás

    ByAdminCami

    Now we take you to meet the Poás Volcano. This is one of the country’s greatest natural wonders: an active stratovolcano standing at an altitude of 2,708 meters, with the most visited national park in Costa Rica. The volcano is composed of three craters, the largest of which measures 300 meters in depth and has…

  • Coffee, an essential bean for Costa Ricans

    ByAdminCami

    Thanks to its volcanic lands, Costa Rica is the perfect place for coffee production. The three necessary factors for coffee production are sunlight, rain, and altitude. The flowering mainly occurs between May and November, during the rainy season. Then, in early December, the harvesting begins. There are three picking periods, but by February at the…