Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, partially obscured by clouds, rises above lush green hills.
Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, partially obscured by clouds, rises above lush green hills.

Arenal Volcano in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, rises above forested slopes and volcanic rock near La Fortuna. The stratovolcano became active after a major eruption in 1968 and is a central feature of Arenal Volcano National Park.

Photo taken in February 2019.

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