Turrialba Volcano National Park Costa Rica

	Area		Approx. 3,900 acres
	Max. Elevation		10,958' above sea level
	Temperature		60ºF annual average
	Precipitation		120 - 150 inches annually
	Location		Cartago Province, 40 miles east of San Jose 10.03°N 83.77°W
	Date of Creation		30 July 1955

Park Attractions

The last major eruptions of Turrialba Volcano were from 1864 to 1868. Of its three craters, the central one is the deepest and most active, presenting two conic structures with sulfuric steam and vapors.

OVISCORI-UNA maintains a permanent montioring station at the volcano.

Located in southeast Costa Rica, Turrialba is a large, densely forested stratovolcano*. Three well-defined craters lie in the upper section of a broad summit depression. Turrialba has been quiet since a series of explosive eruptions in the 19th century that featured intermittent pyroclastic* flows. Fumarole* activity continues at the summit craters.

Driving Directions

To get to Turrialba Volcano National Park from San Jose, take the highway toward Cartago and Irazu Volcano. Take the exit toward Pacayas and continue until La Pastora. The road makes a double left, and you can continue until you reach the cafe Danza con Nubes, where you will be able to park.

Park Facilities and Hours

From the cafe, there is a well marked trail that leads to the Turrialba volcano's scenic overlook.

Other volcanoes in Costa Rica:
Arenal Volcano National Park
Poas Volcano National Park
Rincon de la Vieja
Irazu Volcano
Miravalles Volcano

Costa Rica National Parks

Turrialba Volcano National Park