Arenal Volcano Lava Fields, Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano lava fields in Costa Rica with a path winding through rocky terrain and vegetation.
The Arenal Volcano lava fields near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, show the landscape shaped by past eruptions. The volcano, active until 2010, left behind solidified lava flows, notably from the 1968 eruption. Vegetation is gradually reclaiming these rocky terrains, illustrating the natural regeneration of the ecosystem. This area is a popular destination for observing volcanic geology and its recovery.
Photo taken in February 2019.
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Images from La Fortuna and nearby cloud forests: Arenal Volcano, lava trails, waterfalls and rainforest wildlife
20 photos • 2019
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