Irazú Volcano | The Colossus of Costa Rica

🌋 Basic Facts Location: Central Volcanic Range, 31km from Cartago Elevation: 3,432m (Costa Rica's tallest volcano) Name Origin: From indigenous Iztarú people - "Mountain of Trembling & Thunder" 🔥 Eruption History 1963 Eruption: Coincided with JFK's visit (ash reached San José) Last Major Activity: 1994 (still monitored 24/7) Special Feature: One of few places where you can see both oceans on clear days! ❄️ Climate & Ecosystem Summit Weather: 5°C-17°C (pack warm layers!) Biodiversity: Protects cloud forests & watersheds 🎯 Visitor Tips Need to Know Details Best Time Dry season (Dec-Apr) Unique View Atlantic & Pacific simultaneously Safety Note Sudden fog common - stay on trails #VolcanoLovers #TwoOceansView #CostaRicaAdventures