- Book ahead, as of 5 Oct 2026.
- Check the alert level before you drive, as of 5 Oct 2026.
Turrialba Volcano National Park
Costa Rica
An active volcano east of Cartago. Book ahead and check the alert level before you drive.
Check before you go
Facts
Booking: Book ahead.
Alert: Check the level before you drive.
Fee: Fees differ for foreigners and for residents. SINAC posts the figure, and it usually includes IVA, as of Oct 2026.
Map
- The alertCheck it before you drive. An active volcano changes the day.
It is an active volcano. What you can see depends on the alert.
East of Cartago, above Turrialba. Book ahead.
Only when the alert allows it. Check before you drive.
From Turrialba. It is not a stop you add on the way to the beach.
Yes. Book ahead, and check the alert before you drive.
Fees differ for foreigners and for residents. SINAC posts the figure, and it usually includes IVA, as of Oct 2026.
Do not plan a casual afternoon. Check the alert, and go only if the visit is open.
Book ahead. Do not drive up because the road looks open.
Check the alert. Book ahead. Do not treat an active crater as a viewpoint you can wander.
Where to stay
Turrialba is the town below the volcano.
Turrialba
Costa Rica
A valley town east of Cartago, for the Pacuare and a quieter cone.
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Parks near
Irazú Volcano
The highest volcano, a drive above Cartago. Go early: the craters cloud over by noon.
Braulio Carrillo
Cloud and rainforest on the road to the Caribbean, and a cold crater lagoon above Heredia.
Tapantí
River and rainforest at the end of the Orosi road, a day trip from Cartago.
Barbilla
Rainforest south of Siquirres, with a guided river hike. Few people, gravel road in.
Los Quetzales
Cold oak forest at km 76, for quetzals. Pair it with a night in San Gerardo de Dota.
Poás Volcano
A steaming acid lake above Alajuela. Book a morning slot and look from the rail.