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Overview of Orosí Volcano in Costa Rica
The Orosí Volcano is an inactive stratovolcano located in the Guanacaste mountain range. It is 30 km away from La Cruz a town near the northern border with Nicaragua. This volcano reaches a height of 1,440m above sea level. The Volcan Orosí has some minor volcanoes really close to it like the Cacao...
Overview of Poás Volcano
Poás Volcano is an active 2.708m (8,885 ft) stratovolcano in the Central Mountain Range of Costa Rica. This volcano is located in the province of Alajuela, 45 km northwest from San José. The Poás Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica. The national park where the volcano is located is the most...
Overview of Barva Volcano
Barva Volcano is a Central Mountain Range volcano located 22 km to the north of San José in the province of Heredia. The Barva volcano is the third highest volcano in Costa Rica with a height of 2,906 meters above sea level. This conical volcano has a crater with a lagoon at the bottom named Laguna Del Barva (...
Land investments can be a great asset for the future if done right. However, if land investments go wrong, it can cost you both time and money - possibly, even years of cash tied up in assets. As a foreign investor, it may be difficult for you to sit in another part of the world and make the right choice. If you are looking to invest in Costa Rica...
Costa Rica has been a favorite haven for retirement for many years. Due to the scenic beauty, stable economy, favorable policies for foreigners and the tropical climate, many people call it the Switzerland of Latin America! However, some people have certain apprehensions about moving to Costa Rica and starting their new life here. We debunk 3...
Costa Rica has seen steady growth in its real estate markets for many years. In fact, it has recently been known as one of the most promising investment destinations in Central America. Though the prices of properties here are going up, it is still a great investment opportunity for first-time investors as well. We bring you the top 3 benefits...
The Irazú Volcano is another active volcano in Costa Rica. This stratovolcano is a tall conical shaped volcano composed of multiple layers of hardened lava. Irazú is a volcano in the Central Volcanic Mountain Range of Costa Rica. It is located 32 km north of the city of Cartago in the district of Santa Rosa, in the cantón of Oreamuno.
The summit...
The Turrialba Volcano is an active stratovolcano (a type of conical volcano of great height composed of multiple layers of hardened lava). This volcano is located in the district of Santa Cruz, in the cantón of Turrialba, in the province of Cartago.
With its summit at a height of 3,340 m, it is the second highest volcano in Costa Rica, second...
In Costa Rica, there are four groups of mountain ranges. They run from northwest to southeast crossing the whole country. Only two of these mountain ranges are volcanic. They are called the Volcanic Mountain Range of Guanacaste and the Central Volcanic Mountain Range.
The Central Volcanic Mountain Range is 80 km long starting from the Tapezco...
Costa Rica's Jaguar
A Jaguar does not fear the smell of humans and can follow a man or his tracks with ease. Their body is robust, short, muscular and armed with strong legs and claws. It also has a short tail and small round ears. It is the largest carnivore that inhabits Costa Rica. Adult males can weigh from 64-100 kilos and females 45-80...