Just north of Monteverde lies one of Costa Rica's defining sights - Volcan Arenal. Arenal, part of the Ring of Fire, is considered one of the planet's most active volcanoes, continuously oozing a slow effusion of lava down the southeastern part of the slope that's incredible to view at night, and occaisionally belching a cloud of gas, rock and ash hundreds of feet into the air.

 

Accomodations around Arenal are plentiful, very scenic, beautifully manicured, and range from the more economical all
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