The country of Costa Rica is famous for its many enjoyable beaches – there are white sand beaches, gray sand beaches and many colors in between. The beach at Playa Conchal is composed of crushed seashells so lazing in the warm sun anywhere on the country’s two different coasts is an activity to look forward to while you vacation there.
The reason that the beaches are of different colors is due to the high amount of volcanic activity that has been going on there for centuries. This activity lends itself perfectly to sightseeing for the tourist interested in more than just soaking up the rays. Here are four of the most popular volcanoes to visit if you want to take a break from sunbathing, surfing and snorkeling.
- Arenal – You can visit Arenal Springs and Spa or walk around Lake Arenal. Be sure to check the lava show at night from the observation deck.
- Poas- Poas’ crater can be seen after a 15 minute walk from the National Park’s Visitor center. The rain forest there is spectacular and the bird watching opportunities are on a par with any in the world.
- Irazu- This volcano is more like a spot on the moon with an acid lake of varying colors on the mountainside. Not as well set for visitors as the others on the list but the adventurer in you might say otherwise.
- Rincon de la Vieja-Located in the center of a Natural Wilderness this is the largest volcano in the Northeast part of the country and another remote spot unharmed by tourism.
Beaches, craters, and sights of every type of beauty are yours during your Costa Rica vacation and a luxury rental will be the best way to get your vacation on the right foot. Drop by the iTrip website and select the rental best suited for your volcano watching and beach combing today.