The
Turrialba Volcano is a National Park, huge mountain with approximately 3,340
meters above sea level. Due to its great similarity and a minor difference in
height, the Turrialba and Irazú Volcanoes are known as the "Twin
Volcanoes".
The Turrialba Volcano presents 3 well defined craters and
others disfigured by the activity. The central crater is the deepest (50
meters approximately). On its sides there are two possible cones: the
Tiendilla Peak and the Armando Peak. In the actuality, it only presents
activity with gas and vapor, with deposit of sulfur. The latest eruption was
between 1864-1866. Its average temperature is 16° C and a round year rain
between 3,000 and 4,000 millimeters per year. 
About the origin of its name,
there are different versions of the story. The Spanish called it Turrialba,
from Torre Blanca ( White Tower) or Torre Alba (Sunrise Tower). There's who
say that its origin is Indian, from the word turru or turu, and others say
it's because of the town by the same name located in its slopes.
Leave
Turrialtico at 7 a.m.
The
horses will be picked at La Central diary farm.
It
will take two hours to arrive to the volcano crater, then will walk to the
craters on an approximate 1 hour hike. A sulphur smell can be perceived in
the air and will have the opportunity of watching small volcanic geysers.
A
light refreshment will be served.
Will
be back at Turrialtico around 4:00 p.m.
