Volcano tours are a favorite for people who are traveling in areas where there are volcanoes present because they are seen so rarely in many different parts of the world. Volcanoes are an interesting part of nature as they jut up into the sky and are the homes of molten lava. There are billions of people who have never even seen a volcano in person so this can be a truly unique experience that will be remembered for a long time.
Taking Volcano Tours in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a great place for people to take volcano tours for a number of different reasons. One the things few know is that Costa Rica is home to over 100 different volcanic cones that have been identified. What is even more incredible is the fact that there are so many volcanoes in this country that is only the size of Virginia.
Costa Rica is home to the Arenal volcano that is constantly active after remaining dormant for over 400 years. In July of 1968, what the locals called a mountain suddenly and without warning blew a huge hole out and was responsible for killing 87 people and burying 3 small villages under it power. Within a few days, over 15 square kilometers (just over 9 miles) were covered by rocks, lava and ash from the volcano with damage being caused to crops, livestock, property and forests over 232 square kilometers (144 miles).
You can take a trip out to this incredible volcano during volcano tours in Costa Rica. While the Arenal is active almost every day, spewing forth ash, smoke and lava, there are many volcanoes that can be visited that have been dormant for a long time. They offer spectacular scenery and spectacular views you will want to capture on tape.
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