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Trip Planner:   Central America  /  Costa Rica  /  Province of Cartago  /  Irazu Volcano National Park

Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago

4.0
#1 of 18 in Parks in Province of Cartago
Volcano · National Park
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Visit Irazu Volcano National Park and drive to the top of Costa Rica’s tallest active volcano. The summit allows views of the volcano’s main crater, with views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. Visit the secondary crater, Diego de la Haya, to view its mineral-rich lake. The areas around the crater are barren, giving visitors the feeling of being in an alien landscape. With more than 2,023 hectares (5,000 acres) in the national park, it is home to montane forests and animal life including armadillos, owls, foxes, and a variety of birds. Using our custom trip planner, Cartago attractions like Irazu Volcano National Park can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Tours to Irazu Volcano National Park

FROM $1,486 BOOK WITH VIATOR All-inclusive package 7 nights 8 days in the best destinations in Costa Rica All-inclusive package 7 nights 8 days in the best destinations in Costa Rica
5.0
Duration: 8 days
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FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR Between Volcanoes: Irazú, Turrialba and Guayabo Archaeological Site Between Volcanoes: Irazú, Turrialba and Guayabo Archaeological Site
5.0
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
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FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Irazú Volcano National Park (Half Day). Irazú Volcano National Park (Half Day).
4.6
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $120 BOOK WITH VIATOR Explore Two Amazing Active Volcanoes With a Local Explore Two Amazing Active Volcanoes With a Local
4.9
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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FROM $130 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $143 BOOK WITH VIATOR Irazú Volcano Combo tour 4 in 1 from San José Irazú Volcano Combo tour 4 in 1 from San José
4.6
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $114 BOOK WITH VIATOR Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley, and Lankester Gardens Combo Tour from San Jose Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley, and Lankester Gardens Combo Tour from San Jose
4.4
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Irazú Volcano -Half Day Trip from San Jose Irazú Volcano -Half Day Trip from San Jose
3.6
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Irazu Volcano & Boat on Sarapiqui River From San Jose Irazu Volcano & Boat on Sarapiqui River From San Jose
3.7
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $112 BOOK WITH VIATOR Irazu Volcano, Orosi &Lankester From San Jose Irazu Volcano, Orosi &Lankester From San Jose
4.2
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $154 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-day Cartago Ruins, Irazú Volcano and Sarapiquí River Cruise From San Jose Full-day Cartago Ruins, Irazú Volcano and Sarapiquí River Cruise From San Jose
4.0
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Irazu Volcano Park Half Day. Private Tour from San Jose Irazu Volcano Park Half Day. Private Tour from San Jose
5.0
Duration: 5 hours
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Irazu Volcano National Park reviews

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  • By maclaudiasegovia
    It is a nice place to walk, see plants and animals very similar to the Andean Paramos. The weather is nice but could be a little chilly. You have to be lucky to see the lake , usually is cloudy... 
    It is a nice place to walk, see plants and animals very similar to the Andean Paramos. The weather is nice but could be a little chilly. You have to be lucky to see the lake , usually is cloudy...  more »
  • By Kormendi
    Amazing spiritual place above the clouds Wish I could have stayed longer Started clear and the the clouds rolled in Amazing to see the farmers working at such elevations 
    Amazing spiritual place above the clouds Wish I could have stayed longer Started clear and the the clouds rolled in Amazing to see the farmers working at such elevations  more »
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  • By Nicolas Devos
    5 hours on the bus and pay $15 to see nothing(clouds). Never again
  • By Maxi Grassl
    Nice Vulcano, sadly no eruption
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