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Arenal Volcano Eruption - December, 2005

September, October, November & December is rainy season in Costa Rica but usually the weather is clear in the morning with an hour or so of rain in the afternoon & clear skies at night. The volcano was very active tonight with lava flowing down every 2 minutes, large & spectacular flows on several different paths, all on the west side. The full moon helps a lot for taking night shots.

Arenal Volcano Eruption - December, 2005
Arenal Volcano Eruption - December, 2005
Arenal Volcano Eruption - December, 2005

Eruption Date: December 15, 2005

Check out our Arenal Volcano Map for an update on the volcano’s current activity. It did, however, enter into a resting phase in 2010. At present, no eruptions are occurring.

There are a number of excursions in Arenal that allow for close viewing of the Arenal volcano. These include hikes through the Arenal Volcano National Park and the 4-in-one Arenal excursion, which includes a trip to the waterfall, a volcano hike, and a visit to one of the area’s hot springs.

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