Irazu Volcano & Thermals Hacienda Orosi

Travel along the South Pan-American Highway as the journey begins with a scenic ascent toward the impressive Irazú Volcano. The winding route passes through fertile countryside filled with vegetable fields and wide-open views, creating a beautiful panorama along the way.

At the summit, you can take in the volcano’s main craters and, on a clear day, enjoy views that stretch all the way to both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

On the descent toward Cartago, a stop is made at the Basilica of the Virgin of the Angels, a revered pilgrimage site for many believers according to local religious tradition.

Set amid rainforest and abundant greenery, Hacienda Orosi has been gifted by nature with natural hypothermal mineral water. These telluric springs, non-magmatic and non-volcanic, are filtered through layers of the earth and emerge in the heart of the rainforest at temperatures above 65°C.

Rich in minerals, salts, and ions, this water helps nourish the skin and awaken the senses. Hacienda Orosi is a mystical place where positive energy can be felt as you walk, tranquility accompanies your breath, and peace surrounds every moment spent here.

If you are seeking a fascinating and memorable experience during your visit to Costa Rica, Irazú Volcano is an exceptional choice. One of the country’s most renowned volcanoes, it is also recognized among the most famous in the world. Its name comes from an indigenous word meaning “mountain of thunder and earthquakes.” Although it is one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica, its last major eruption took place in 1994, and it may become active again at any time. In 1963, after 20 years of silence, Irazú erupted on the very same day that U.S. President John F. Kennedy visited Costa Rica.