Volcano Rincon de la Vieja
Facts: Often called “The Yellowstone of Costa Rica”, Rincon is an active volcano located in Guanacaste, reaching a height of 1,905 meters (or 6,250 feet). The climate is humid, but the humidity fades away with the spectacular vistas. More than 300 species of birds can be seen, including the bobo bird.
Attractions: Rincon de la Vieja encompasses a vast network of environments and volcanic formations. The main crater still belches steam, and the surround land has several smaller craters, bubbling mud pots, fumaroles, mud cones, vapor geysers, lakes and several other points of interest. The vista from the summit and the high hills are incredible: you can see the spacious Guanacaste Plain, the Mountains of Nicoya and maybe even Lake Nicaragua. From there you can explore several hot springs, including the hot sulfur spring Los Azufrales, which reaches 108F for the adventurous health seeker. From there you can investigate a series four continuous waterfalls, tumbling 230 feet. The park has a camping area and restrooms.
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