Summit

Volcán Arenal

Alajuela

About

Volcán Arenal is a volcano in Alajuela, Costa Rica, with its summit at about 5,440 ft (1,657 m) above sea level. It stands inside Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal. No mapped trail reaches the top in OpenStreetMap, so plan the approach with local maps or a guide. The nearest town is La Fortuna, about 4.1 miles west of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Chato. Cascada y pozas and Catarata Río Fortuna are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping la fortuna, San Carlos and Sunset camping y glamping are within about 6 miles. It is part of the Sierra de Tilarán. Administratively, it is in San Carlos Canton. These details come from Wikidata. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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Summit elevation

5,436 ft

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Volcán Arenal

Alajuela

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