– Region: Cartago — PN Volcán Irazú (highest active volcano in Costa Rica, 3,432m)

 – Elevation: 3200

 – GPS Coordinates: 9.979° N, 83.852° W

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — Paved road all the way to crater rim (3,200m) — most accessible major volcano in Central America 

 – Opening Season: Year-round (park open daily 8am–3:30pm; best Dec–Apr for crater visibility)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 10  – Showers: Yes — visitor centre WC

 – Drinking Water: Yes — at visitor centre – Meals & food: Cafeteria at visitor centre

– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: USD 17 park entry | day trip from San José (1.5hr paved road) | sinac.go.cr

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Volcán Irazú (3,432m) — Costa Rica’s highest volcano and only place in the country where you can see BOTH Pacific AND Caribbean simultaneously on a clear day. Two craters: the main green crater lake and the Diego de la Haya crater. Lunar landscape near summit. Most visited as day trip from San José or Cartago (1.5hr by car on paved road). Last major eruption 1963–1965 (covered San José in ash). Active fumaroles.