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Parque Nacional Rincón de la ViejavsArenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal) and Parque Nacional Volcan Rincon de la Vieja are both recommended by experts. On balance, Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal) ranks significantly higher than Parque Nacional Volcan Rincon de la Vieja. Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal) has a TripExpert Score of 96 with approval from 5 sources including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja
Michelin Guide
Area de Conservacion Guanacaste, Area de Conservacion Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Most renowned for its grandiose volcanic area, Las Pailas, with its abundance of fumaroles, geysers, sulphur springs and craters, including those of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano." Full review
Arenal Volcano Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Admire its fumaroles, the jade-green waters of its lake and its hot springs. Unobstructed view from the observatory of Chato, the next volcano." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"One of the largest craters in the world (approximately 1.3km in diameter and 300m deep) spits its fumaroles out into the heart of the Parque Nacional Volcán Poás." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Parque Nacional Volcán Irazú surrounds the highest volcano in Costa Rica (3 432m)." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal is west of La Fortuna. The main park entrance is on the road to El Castillo (turn off the main road 13km west of town). It’s easiest to reach the park by car or on a tour." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Keen hikers will enjoy the 1968 path to the famous Arenal Volcano, a three-mile hike that takes around two hours to complete, with incredible views of the volcano and lava fields"
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to La Fortuna, Costa Rica
November 24, 2023
