Barva Volcano

Measuring approximately 62 square miles, the massive Barva Volcano sits at the edge of Costa Rica's Central Valley. Scientists believe that the dormant volcano was last active 3,000 to 5,000 years ago, contradicting reports from several writers claiming to have witnessed a major volcanic eruption in 1772. Evidence suggests that the 1772 event was the aftermath of an earthquake that caused landslides, avalanches and cracks in the volcano, triggering lava flows that mimicked the conditions of a volcanic eruption.

Last updated: Oct 21, 2023