Arenal Volcano Lava Fields, Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano lava fields in Costa Rica with a path winding through rocky terrain and vegetation.
Arenal Volcano lava fields in Costa Rica with a path winding through rocky terrain and vegetation.

Arenal Volcano lava fields near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, are covered by solidified black lava rock and regenerating vegetation. The volcano rises in the background, with its upper slopes partly hidden by clouds. These lava fields were formed by past eruptions, including the 1968 eruption.

Photo taken in February 2019.

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