Intrepid travellers and vacationing families looking for an adventure have a number of options when heading (and staying) south of the Equator this winter. One of the more unique ways to explore Costa Rica is through volcano tourism.

 
The Central American nation has more than 200 volcanic formations, and the natural occurrences are a major draw for foreign travellers. That includes 112 volcanoes that are still active in some shape or form. That’s because the country sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region in the southern hemisphere renowned for its high volcanic activity.
 
To take a break from exploring the country’s bustling beaches or charter fishing the waters adjacent to Jaco or Los Suenos, tourists can journey up to Arenal, Costa Rica’s most famous volcano. Investigate the country’s most active volcano on horseback or hike through the forests surrounding the massive summit. Lava still consistently flows from Arenal, and enjoy the gurgling waters of the adjacent hot springs.