Where is Irazu Volcano National Park located?
Q: Where is Irazu Volcano National Park located?
A: Irazu Volcano National Park is located 31 km northwest of the city of Cartago, in the central mountain range of Costa Rica.
Q: How high above sea level is the park?
A: The park is 3,435 meters above sea level.
Q: When did Irazu Volcano last erupt?
A: Irazu Volcano last erupted in 1963 and 1965.
Q: What can visitors to the park see from its highest point on a clear day?
A: From the highest point in the park, on a clear day, visitors can see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea at the same time.
Q: What causes the unusual greenish yellow coloring of the Crater Principal lake?
A: The unusual greenish yellow coloring of the Crater Principal lake is caused by rainfall dissolving the minerals along the crater's walls.
Q: What is the site of a reforestation project in the park?
A: The park is the site of a reforestation project to restore the area which was destroyed by the eruptions.
Q: What types of vegetation are in the park?
A: The vegetation of the park is diverse and includes conifers and other exotic and native species. There is also a native forest consisting mainly of oaks and alder, protecting the watershed of the Reventado River.
