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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
EMAIL us at:
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An Insight into Turrialba Volcano
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| "From La Colina" |
Turrialba Volcano, 10,958 feet, can be reached south east of Cartago at
the exit to Pacayas.The last major eruptions of Turrialba Volcano were in
1868. Of its three craters, the central one is the deepest and most
active, presenting two conic structures with sulfuric steam and vapors.
Turrialba is a large, densely forested stratovolcano. Three well-defined
craters lie in the upper section of a broad summit depression. Turrialba
has been quiet since a series of explosive eruptions in the 19th century
that featured intermittent pyroclastic flows. Fumarole activity continues
at the summit craters today and can be reached from the café in the
national park and a well marked trail. Some of our park information
comers from the excellent http://www.costarica-nationalparks.com/ managed
by the Costa Rican MINAE agency.
If you'd like to visit Turrialba Volcano email us at:
InsightCostaRica for information or ideas?
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