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	Situated in Central America, Costa Rica occupies an eminent position for its alluring tourist destinations and also for its magnificent geographical location. The country takes the privilege of having the coastlines of two water bodies, one is the Pacific Ocean and the other is the Caribbean Sea. These water bodies have showered immense beautiful beaches to Costa Rica. Costa Rica is renowned for housing variants of National Parks and forests. However, it should not be overlooked that Costa Rica is also acclaimed of having innumerable volcanoes.

Approximately there are 120 volcanoes in Costa Rica and this region is termed as the Pacific Rim of Fire. Some of these volcanoes are active and frequently erupts. Among the several volcanoes in Costa Rica the highest volcano can be referred to Irazu and the active most is the Arenal. The volcanic blast of Irazu that took place in 1963 was the most dangerous one and is still remembered by the people of Costa Rica. Some of the important volcanoes that erupted and have further chances of eruptions are mentioned here as under.

Volcano Irazu: The eruption of this particular volcano was the most dangerous one and presently became the highest elevated point of the country. There are several craters of the volcano and some of them have been turned into lakes.
Volcano Barva: Sometimes this particular volcano is considered as the oldest volcano in Costa Rica. This particular volcano is very near to the Carillo National Park. The volcano has gradually over the years turned into magnificent geographic features.
Volcano Plantanar: This particular volcanic peak is very near to Juan Castro Blanco National Park.
Volcano Tenorio: The Volcano Tenorio lies in the Gunacaste province and comprises of several volcanic peaks.
Volcano Orosi: The Volcano Orosi presently became a magnificent destination for tourists as it comprises of several forest making the place an important tourist destination.

These are some of the important volcanoes in Costa Rica and apart from these there are many more; to know more on Costa Rica Volcanoes, make a trip to it and achieve a thrilling experience.