Costa Rica's Ring of Fire

The Pacific Ring of Fire Circle includes over 120 volcanic sites just in Costa Rica. Six of these are active volcanoes, 61 are dormant and the rest are labeled extinct. Of the six active volcanoes five of them are over 6,000 feet high. Costa Rica has well over 200 volcanic formations that are over 65 million years old. The Ring of Fire is considered to be Costa Rica's main tourist attraction (next to our tropical beaches, of course!), for visitors and scientists from around the globe. The volcanoes have created the beautiful landscape of this area with rich soil that is very fertile. The fertile soil contributes to verdant forestation and a large population of bird, wildlife and many tropical plants and trees. 

The natural beauty and landscapes create a great recreational area for hiking, white water rafting, fishing, surfing, boating, swimming, kayaking and horseback riding as well as camping, biking and exploration. Each volcano district has its own distinct natural beauty and characteristics. There are three volcanic ranges in Costa Rica: Guanacaste Range, Central Volcanic Range, and Talamanca Range each in its own right is a great place to visit. 

The top seven volcanoes that are touted to be the best to visit are:

•         Arenal Volcano
•         Rincon de la Vieja Volcano (closest to us at Sueno del Mar)
•         Poas Volcano
•         Turrialba Volcano
•         Tenorio Volcano
•         Irazu Volcano
•         Miravalles Volcano

Each volcanic region in Costa Rica has a distinct landscape and features that are awesome to see. If you are able to take an extended trip to Costa Rica you should plan to visit at least one of these seven wonders in the Costa Rica Ring of Fire. This region hosts gorgeous landscapes and tropical vegetation as well as wildlife that thrives in its fertile soil. 

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.