<P> Arenal Volcano ( Spanish : Volcán Arenal ) is an active andesitic stratovolcano in north - western Costa Rica around 90 km northwest of San José , in the province of Alajuela , canton of San Carlos , and district of La Fortuna . The Arenal volcano measures at least 1,633 metres ( 5,358 ft ) high . It is conically shaped with a crater 140 metres ( 460 ft ) in diameter . Geologically , Arenal is considered a young volcano and it is estimated to be less than 7,500 years old . It is also known as `` Pan de Azúcar '' , `` Canaste '' , `` Volcan Costa Rica '' , `` Volcan Río Frío '' or `` Guatusos Peak '' . </P>
<P> Arenal Volcano ( Spanish : Volcán Arenal ) is an active andesitic stratovolcano in north - western Costa Rica around 90 km northwest of San José , in the province of Alajuela , canton of San Carlos , and district of La Fortuna . The Arenal volcano measures at least 1,633 metres ( 5,358 ft ) high . It is conically shaped with a crater 140 metres ( 460 ft ) in diameter . Geologically , Arenal is considered a young volcano and it is estimated to be less than 7,500 years old . It is also known as `` Pan de Azúcar '' , `` Canaste '' , `` Volcan Costa Rica '' , `` Volcan Río Frío '' or `` Guatusos Peak '' . </P>
where is the arenal volcano located in costa rica
where is the arenal volcano located in costa rica
around 90 km northwest of San José , in the province of Alajuela , canton of San Carlos , and district of La Fortuna
around 90 km northwest of San José , in the province of Alajuela , canton of San Carlos , and district of La Fortuna