Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica 4 Mar 2024

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Greetings from tropical Costa Rica! The conical Arenal Volcano rises to an impressive height of 1,657 metres, standing tall above the surrounding rainforest and Lake Arenal, the largest lake in the country. The sleepy mountain roared to life in a massive 1968 eruption that threw rocks for over half a mile. The last significant volcanic activity there took place in 2010, and the once lava-lit peak is currently dormant. With over 500 species of birds, Arenal Volcano National Park is a must-visit location for birdwatchers. The park is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including red brocket deer, pumas, white-faced monkeys, orchids, heliconias and ferns. Arenal makes for an imposing and beautiful sight, towering over the tropical trees.

© Lukas Bischoff/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

The road less taken?
4 Mar 2025Happy Fat Tuesday!
4 Mar 2026Purple crocus flowers, Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Pastel perfection
12 Aug 2025World Elephant Day
23 Sep 2023Autumnal equinox
8 Jan 2024Bernina Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland
Ahead of the curve
9 Jan 2026Muir Woods National Monument, California, United States
24 Nov 2025Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh, India
4 Apr 2025National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC, United States
Passing with flying colours
Angel of the sea
6 Feb 2025Waitangi Day in New Zealand
Panoramic Penzance
13 Feb 2025Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
3 Apr 2025Wasson Peak, Saguaro National Park, Arizona, United States
19 Aug 2025The Three Musketeers Falls at Iguazú Falls, Argentina
30 Apr 2024Cheetah in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
6 Oct 2025Anshun Bridge, Chengdu, China
4 Dec 2023International Cheetah Day
3 May 2024The Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
Where the humpback whale sings
1 Nov 2024Vineyards in Varnhalt, Black Forest, Germany
14 Mar 2024Happy Pi Day!
9 Jun 2025Old City of Dubrovnik in Dalmatia, Croatia
Reflecting the beauty of the Lakes
17 Dec 2024Traditional red fishermens cabins, Reine, Norway
29 Feb 2024Leap Day
A labyrinth of luxury
8 Jul 2024Blueberries growing in the wild
A prehistoric pavement
19 Aug 2024Huntington Beach Pier, California, USA