Arenal 1968 Lava Field Trail, Costa Rica

Arenal 1968 Lava Field Trail in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, features a rocky path through lush vegetation with Arenal Volcano in the background.
Arenal 1968 Lava Field Trail in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, features a rocky path through lush vegetation with Arenal Volcano in the background.

The Arenal 1968 Lava Field Trail in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, offers a path across solidified lava flows from the 1968 Arenal Volcano eruption. This trail allows visitors to experience the geological impact of the eruption and observe the gradual regrowth of vegetation on the volcanic rock. It is a popular destination for those interested in volcanic landscapes and ecological recovery.

Photo taken in February 2019.

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