The Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in this hemisphere. You will experience a most impressive view of the power and energy a volcano delivers. The sense of the ground trembling under your feet and at night seeing the ash and lava cascading…will be a natural type of fireworks you are not soon to forget.

The Arenal Volcano has been active since 1968 and constantly produces eruptions that are accompanied with powerful thundering sound.The ash is carried by the wind over long distances, especially to the northwest area of the volcano. The heaviest material falls close to the crater. The lava flows out of the crater have a temperature reading of over 1 000 Centigrade.

Arenal Volcano rises 1,633 meters above sea level and casts an ominous silhouette on the land below . This volcano is far from dormant and its constant rumblings at night are Arenal's most popular characteristics.