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Arenal Volcano National Park protects Costa Rica's most iconic active volcano, Arenal, a perfectly conical 1,670-meter stratovolcano that erupted continuously from 1968 to 2010 and remains sporadically active. The park's cloud forest and surrounding thermal hot springs — fed by the volcanic heat — make the area one of Costa Rica's top ecotourism destinations. La Fortuna town at the volcano's base offers zip-lining, whitewater rafting on the Balsa River, waterfall hiking, and hanging bridge canopy walks.

La Fortuna Waterfall is a stunning natural water feature , where visitors can enjoy the beauty of its aquatic environment set within the surrounding landscape. Popular for photography, nature walks, and experiencing the serene atmosphere of this remarkable natural setting.

Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica's smallest but most visited national park, located on the Pacific coast in the Quepos region. The park combines pristine beaches with primary rainforest, creating a unique habitat for an exceptional diversity of wildlife including capuchin and squirrel monkeys, three-toed sloths, scarlet macaws, and over 350 species of birds. Its accessible trails and swimming beaches make it ideal for families, while the sunsets over the Pacific from its headlands are legendary.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica is one of the world's premier ecotourism destinations, protecting 10,500 hectares of pristine cloud forest at 1,440 meters elevation. The forest is famous for its extraordinary biodiversity—over 400 bird species including the resplendent quetzal, 100 mammal species, and thousands of plant varieties. Hanging bridges, zip-lines, and guided night walks allow visitors to experience this magical misty ecosystem.

Der Nationalpark Poás-Vulkan schützt einen der zugänglichsten aktiven Vulkane der Welt. Hier blubbert und dampft ein dramatischer, 1 km breiter Kratersee mit leuchtend türkisfarbenem Säurewasser, nur wenige Gehminuten vom Parkplatz entfernt, auf 2.700 Metern Höhe in Zentralcostaricas Hochland. Der Park beherbergt auch einen ruhigen sekundären Kratersee, den Botos, dessen kühleres Wasser Nebelwaldvegetation unterstützt. Da der Vulkan aufgrund seiner Aktivität zeitweise gesperrt wurde, ist es unbedingt erforderlich, vor dem Besuch die aktuellen Bedingungen zu überprüfen.