Natural Wonder · La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano is a recently active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica around 90 km (56 mi) northwest of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna.
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Landmark facts
| Location | La Fortuna, Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 1633 m |
| Coordinates | 10.4625° N, 84.7033° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Arenal Volcano is known for
Arenal Volcano is a recently active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica around 90 km (56 mi) northwest of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna.
About Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano is a recently active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica around 90 km (56 mi) northwest of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna. The Arenal volcano stands 1,633 metres (5,358 ft) high. It is conically shaped with a crater 140 metres (460 ft) in diameter. Geologically, Arenal is considered a young volcano and it is estimated to be less than 7,500 years old.
How to get there
| Nearest town | La Fortuna |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Upala Airport (UPL) |
| Distance from the airport | 31.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica · 46.7 miles away
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia, Costa Rica · 57.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Arenal Volcano?
Arenal Volcano is a recently active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica around 90 km (56 mi) northwest of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna.
Where is Arenal Volcano located?
Arenal Volcano is in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Its coordinates are 10.4625° N, 84.7033° W.
How do I get to Arenal Volcano?
The nearest town is La Fortuna, and the nearest airport is Upala Airport (UPL), about 31.5 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenal_Volcano — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q641588 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.