Cerro Chato
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Cerro Chato's the dormant cousin of Arenal Volcano. Smaller, greener and less prone to violent outbursts (the last eruption was 3,500 years); Cerro Chato offers rigorous yet rewarding hikes to the crater lake at its summit.
Quick Facts
- Location: Arenal Volcano National Park
- Altitude: 3,609 feet above sea level
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
- Telephone: 2461-8499
- Entrance Fee: $10.00
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Check out our Cerro Chato Blog Posts
- 1,000 Little Waterfalls: Steps to Cerro Chato
- Birdwatching Paradise on the Cerro de la Muerte
- Hiking to Chato Volcano's Crater Lake