Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve Costa Rica
Visit Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve
Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve Costa Rica history:
Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve was established on October 14, 1972, to protect and conserve forest lands in the emergency zone surrounding the slopes of Arenal Volcano, the country's most active volcano.
The Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area is located in northern Costa Rica, and this reserve is part of it. The Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve is a small area on the northern flank of Arenal Volcano that is in a high-risk area, hence tourism is limited. It is characterized by volcanic formations made up primarily of andesitic and basalt lavas, pyroclastic rocks, and minor lahars. Forests, pastures, and rocks are the current uses (lava flows).
Weather at the Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest:
The Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve weather is influenced by both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, resulting in annual rainfall ranging from 3500mm to 5000mm (138 to 197 inches), with the wet season lasting from May to January and the dry season lasting from February to April. The temperature ranges from 16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit) in the highlands to 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit) in the lowlands.
Wildlife flora and fauna at Arenal Volcano National Park's:
This reserve is surrounded by a diverse range of flora and fauna species, many of which are part of the Arenal Volcano National Park's rich biodiversity. Cedro (Cedrela salvadorensis), Java kapok (Ceiba pentandra), Campano blanco (Gordonia fruticosa), Guanandi (Calophyllum brasiliense), Sura (Terminalia oblonga), Milk Tree or Cow Tree (Brosimum utile), Ecuadorian Laurel or Salmwood (Cordia alliodora) (Hyeronyma alIt also has ferns, palms, orchids, epiphytes, and bromeliads, including Pitcairnia funkiae.
The zone also has a diverse range of wildlife, including monkeys, coatis, deer, kinkajous, and snakes, as well as a variety of birds, including the Buff-throated Saltator (Saltator maximus), Blue-grey Tanager (Thraupis episcopus), Cherrie's Tanager (Ramphocelus costaricensis), Three-wattled Bellbird (Procnias tricarunculata).
This forest reserve does not have any public facilities. Arenal Volcano National Park, Portalon national wildlife refugen , Juan Castro Blanco National Park, Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve, and Tenorio Volcano National Park are all adjacent Costa Rican parks.
Where is the Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve located?
- 15 kilometers southwest of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, in the district of La Fortuna, canton of San Carlos, province of Alajuela.
- The postal code for the zone is 21007
- GPS coordinates: 10°28'16.28′′N, 84°38'43.51′′W
- Size of the park is 230 hectares (570 acres)
- Above sea level, from 300m to 1633m (985ft to 5357ft)
How to arrive at the Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve:
The Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve is accessible via the Arenal Volcano Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve. The quickest route from San Jose is to travel west on the Pan-American Highway to the town of San Ramón, then north through Angeles, La Tigra, and Chachagua to La Fortuna. Drive west out of La Fortuna to the park ranger station, which is located 180 degrees around the volcano. However, due to weather, this path is not always open, so double-check before you go. It takes roughly 4 hours to drive from San José.
You can alternatively take the Pan-American Highway to Naranjo and then continue on to La Fortuna via the cities of Zarcero and Ciudad Quesada. Drive west from La Fortuna to the park ranger station, which is located 180 degrees around the volcano. It takes roughly 4 hours to drive from San José. Take the route leading to Liberia's city center from Liberia's (Daniel Oduber Airport), which is quite scenic.
Take the Pan-American Highway to Caas from Liberia's crossroads, then drive up into the hills to Tilarán and follow Lake Arenal around its northern shore to the volcano's foot. It takes roughly 1.5 hours to drive from Liberia.
Taking the bus to The Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve:
You can take a bus from San José to La Fortuna (Auto Transportes San José-San Carlos, 2256-8914), which takes about 4 hours. You can also take a 1.5-hour bus ride from Ciudad Quesada to La Fortuna (Transpisa, 8379-3153). Traveling by plane to The Arenal Volcano Emergency Zone Forest Reserve: You can also fly from Juan Santamaria Airport to La Fortuna Airport with Sansa Airlines or Nature Air, both of which offer daily service. You can rent a car and travel to the reserve in around 15 minutes from here.