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The last big explosions occurred on August 25, , March , September 18, , March 2, , and May 24, None, however, compared to that of Since , Arenal Volcano has been in a resting phase with very little activity , a process that is natural for active volcanoes. In , Arenal Volcano revived a little, spewing columns of water vapor and gases into the air from the summit. Show interactive Map.

Last earthquakes nearby. View recent quakes. Latest satellite images. Show more. First visit to our site? Try our free app! Then at the light make a right toward the San Ramon Hospital.

When you get to Bajos De Los Rodriquez you will come up to a fork in the road where you will run into an old voluntary booth illustrated in the youtube video that we have provided below where you have the option of making a right or a left. We recommend that you make a right, as the road is more direct and secure, although both will get you to Arenal.

After you turn right, you will continue on to a small town called Santa Clara. As you approach Santa Clara town limits, you will need to turn left you can follow with the youtube video, as we illustrate the turn, avoid the dirt road on the right Immediately after you turn left, you will notice a soccer field, and then about 60 meters on, you will see a large soccer ball on the right that is difficult to miss.

After Santa Clara, the main thing to look out for is a cross point in Javillos. Be sure to continue straight when you get to the cross point, and then continue on to La Fortuna.

Once you reach El Tangue, La Fortuna is about another 7 km out. Be prepared and for at least a 3 hour drive, albeit scenic. Getting around Arenal Vistors to the Arenal area have many options available to them in terms of transportation. Locals have piled rocks over the years to create little pools and you can move the rocks to allow more river water in to modulate the temperature. Ten years ago there were a couple of modest pools but now it looks like a Texas tornado dropped Water World in the middle of a pasture.

The original offers natural mineral pools at varying temperatures, swim up bars and a hot waterfall set in tropical gardens. Massages, hot rocks, waterjets, vegetable and salt rubs and volcanic mud packs are available to round out your relaxation. Use the drop down menu to select any month of the year for a summary of the typical rainfall and weather patterns. Nearly 16 feet 5, mm of rain falls on parts of Arenal yearly.

Expect rain at any time of the year, but the wettest months are June through October, and the driest are February through April, and occasionally November. As you climb the slopes of the volcano, the temperatures drop and the rainfall increases.