Irazu Volcano is an active volcano in the Cordillera Central near the city of Cartago. Derived from the indigenous word for ‘thunder and earthquake mountain,’ Irazú last erupted in 1994, and although it is still deemed ‘active’ can still be visited by tourists. The 11,260-foot high volcano is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica and has several craters, one of which is named after the man who documented the first eruption in 1723 - Diego de la Haya. Based in the Irazu Volcano National Park, the Diego de la Haya crater features a bright green 985-foot-wide lake that can be reached on a challenging but rewarding hike.

Cordillera Central, Costa Rica

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