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Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail – View of Arenal Volcano loop from Arenal 1968

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Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail – View of Arenal Volcano loop from Arenal 1968

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Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail – View of Arenal Volcano loop from Arenal 1968

01:21

4.71km

110m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal

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Arenal 1968 Volcano View and Lava Trail

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The volcanic eruption of the Arenal in 1968 gave its name to this hiking trail overlooking the lava fields. (Source: Google)

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Arenal Volcano National Park

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Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail

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1.66 km

Arenal 1968

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Very nice hiking trail through the national park area 1968

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View of Arenal Volcano from Arenal 1968 Trail

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The viewpoint is along the Arenal 1968 Volcano View and Lava Trail. The 1968 Arenal volcanic eruption gave its name to this hiking trail overlooking the lava fields. (Source: Google)

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1.71 km

View of Lake Arenal

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Beautiful view during the Volcano hike

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2.10 km

View of Arenal Volcano

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Good hike with a nice view of the volcano

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2.95 km

Los Patos Lake

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Lago Los Patos (Duck Lake) was formed during the eruptions of the volcano.

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4.71 km

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4.71 km

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4.71 km

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Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail – View of Arenal Volcano loop from Arenal 1968

Arenal 1968 Volcano View and Lava Trail

Arenal Volcano National Park

Arenal Volcano Rocky Trail

Arenal 1968

View of Arenal Volcano from Arenal 1968 Trail

View of Lake Arenal

View of Arenal Volcano

Los Patos Lake

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