Costa Rica sits above the Cocos鈥揅aribbean plate subduction zone and is highly seismically active. The map above shows volcanoes in Costa Rica, with type, status and elevation. Volcano data is sourced from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program and partners.
Whether you are looking for a map of active volcanoes in Costa Rica, the highest or biggest volcano, a list of every volcano, or whether any volcano is erupting right now, this page covers it. For real-time volcano and eruption alerts in Costa Rica - alongside live earthquakes - the free QuakeMate volcano & earthquake app sends push notifications the moment activity is detected nearby.
Volcanoes in Costa Rica
Show the full list of 10 volcanoes
- IrazuStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,436 m
- TurrialbaStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 3,340 m
- BarvaComplex volcano 路 Tephrochronology 路 2,906 m
- PoasStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,697 m
- PlatanarStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 2,267 m
- MiravallesStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 2,028 m
- TenorioStratovolcano 路 Holocene 路 1,916 m
- Rincon de la ViejaComplex volcano 路 Historical 路 1,916 m
- ArenalStratovolcano 路 Historical 路 1,670 m
- OrosiStratovolcano 路 Uncertain 路 1,659 m
Volcanoes in Costa Rica: frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has 10 volcanoes in the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database, of which 8 have Holocene or historical eruptions. See the full list and interactive map above.
How many active volcanoes are in Costa Rica?
8 volcanoes in Costa Rica are considered active (eruptions in the Holocene period or recorded history). Each volcano's status, type and elevation is listed above.
What is the highest volcano in Costa Rica?
The highest volcano in Costa Rica in our database is Irazu, at 3,436 m. Tap it on the map or list above for details.
Are there active volcanoes in Costa Rica right now?
Costa Rica has 8 historically active volcanoes. For current eruption status and elevated-alert volcanoes, QuakeMate shows live USGS/HANS and Smithsonian alerts at quakemate.app/volcanoes - and the free iOS app sends volcano and earthquake alerts in real time.
Is Costa Rica volcanic?
Costa Rica sits above the Cocos鈥揅aribbean plate subduction zone and is highly seismically active.
Where can I see a map of volcanoes in Costa Rica?
The interactive map above plots every volcano in Costa Rica with its type, status and elevation, alongside recent earthquakes and tectonic plates. It is sourced from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program.
Is there an app to track volcanoes and eruptions in Costa Rica?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that maps the volcanoes of Costa Rica alongside live earthquakes and tsunami warnings, with real-time alerts for elevated volcano activity and nearby quakes. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
Other hazards in Costa Rica
Track volcanoes & earthquakes in Costa Rica
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