Turrialba with preventive alert for volcanic eruption, Turrialba Volcano National Park, Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica, National Emergency Commission (CNE)

The emissions reach between 200 m and 300 m and are also carried by the wind to nearby zones like the cantons of Alvarado and Jimenez

The second tallest volcano of Costa Rica, the Turrialba Volcano, located in the province of Cartago, released gases and ashes on Thursday, January 12th, 2012, so the National Emergency Commission (CNE) gave an early warning to the zone.

Workers from the Volcanologic and Seismologic Observatory (Ovsicori) detected several abnormal conditions in the volcano, like high temperatures in the ground between the craters and a flow of melted sulfur.

The emissions reach between 200 m and 300 m and are also carried by the wind to nearby zones like the cantons of Alvarado and Jimenez.

This volcano has shown action recently, with the last activity on January 2010, without causing any damage.

So far there aren’t any reports on strange smells or any event that may affect the villagers.

The Turrialba Volcano is a National Park that offers a wonderful scenery to appreciate volcanic activity in middle of exuberant vegetation, as well as neighboring volcanoes like the Poas, Irazu and Barva.

The National Park will remain closed until the volcanic activity stops completely, so the tourists are advised not to visit these areas.

Turrialba Volcano:

The Turrialba Volcano is a volcanic cone in Costa Rica located in the canton of Turrialba, in the province of Cartago, Central Mountain Range, and gives the name to the National Park it shelters. It has an altitude of 3.340 meters above sea level, being the second tallest volcano of the country, with the Irazu Volcano as the tallest one with 3.432 m. Its name has native origins from the villagers that established there back in 1569, known as Turrialba la grande (the large one) and Turrialba la chica (the small one).

To get to this volcano you should arrive to the town of La Pastora, which is about 2 hours away from San Jose. From there you can see the Irazu Volcano. The hike is 7 km long (from where you can appreciate the Talamanca Mountain Range) and takes about 2 ½ hours depending on your physical condition, all the way to the top. If you’re driving you must use a 4WD vehicle because the road is in bad conditions.

Nearest Hotels

Volcan Turrialba Lodge is a mountain hotel located in Turrialba, Cartago. The lodge sits on a strip of land between the Turrialba and Irazu Volcanoes. The lodge offers comfort and

Wagelia is a small hotel with a rustic style, located in the center of Turrialba city. It is an ideal setting for enjoying a tranquil and pleasant vacation.

Pacuare Lodge is a unique jungle getaway nestled deep inside the enchanting and captivating Pacuare River and tropical forest. It is a recognized ecolodge completely surrounded by nature in its

Turrialba with preventive alert for volcanic eruption

The emissions reach between 200 m and 300 m and are also carried by the wind to nearby zones like the cantons of Alvarado and Jimenez

Nearest Hotels

Volcan Turrialba Lodge

Wagelia Turrialba

Pacuare Lodge