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Insight Costa Rica
In the Pura Vida Hotel
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Tel: 011-506-2430-2929
Fax: 011-506-2430-2630
Cell: 011-506-8878-3899
EMAIL us at:
InsightCostaRica
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An Insight into Rincon de la Vieja National Park
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| "From La Colina" |
The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, is an active andesitic stratovolcano in
north-western Costa Rica, about 25 km from Liberia, in the province of
Guanacaste. Its name means 'The Old Woman's Corner', a reference to a local
legend about a girl whose lover was thrown into the crater by her father;
she became a recluse living on the mountain, credited with powers of
healing. Rincón de la Vieja stands 1916 meters above sea level, and its
summit is the highest point in Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. It
erupted most recently in February 1998. The volcano is notable for the
large number of fumaroles and hot springs which are found on the
surrounding slopes. Rincón de la Vieja is one of seven active Costa Rican
volcanoes: the others are Poás, Irazú, Miravalles, Orosí, Arenal, and
Turrialba.
If you'd like to visit Rincon de la Vieja National Park email us at:
InsightCostaRica for information or ideas?
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