{"id":9491,"date":"2017-11-03T20:13:16","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T19:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=9491"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:06:05","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:06:05","slug":"best-volcanoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-volcanoes\/","title":{"rendered":"From Iceland to Italy: The Best Volcanoes Across The Globe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, volcanoes are incredible and I think we can all agree that when it comes to these magnificent beauties \u2013\u00a0no other structures come close in comparison. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To celebrate these natural wonders, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the world\u2019s most breathtaking volcanoes. Sit back, relax and read.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Mount Tongariro, <a href=\"\/d\/new-zealand?utm_source=DTC&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=From%20Iceland%20to%20Italy%20The%20Best%20Volcanoes%20Across%20The%20Globe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Zealand<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on New Zealand\u2019s North Island, Mount Tongariro is a stunning force to be reckoned with. Hikers, mountaineers and film fanatics alike will recognize this famous peak from the Lord of Rings trilogies. If you\u2019re up for the challenge, you can complete the 8-hour hike through the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from December to February. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro-Tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t carry any life-altering rings with you on this epic journey. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height:<\/strong> 6,490 ft \/ 1,978 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Eruption:<\/strong>\u00a02012<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9494\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9494 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tongariro-1174977_1280-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"volcanos\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mt Tongariro, New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Mount Batur, Bali<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bali tops many bucket lists, but it\u2019s more than just a lively culture that inspires travellers to visit. Nestled between stunning landscapes and endless rice fields, you will find Mount Batur (Gunung Batur), Bali\u2019s second tallest\u00a0volcano. Visitors from around the world frequently stumble up the side of the volcano in pure darkness just to witness the impressive sunrise from the top.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro-Tip:<\/strong> If you plan to brave the trek up Mount Batur, be sure to wear sturdy shoes or pack hiking poles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height:<\/strong> 5,633 ft \/ 1,717 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Eruption:<\/strong> 2000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9495\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9495 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bali-1870797_1280-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"mount batur\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bali-1870797_1280-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bali-1870797_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bali-1870797_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bali-1870797_1280.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Batur, Bali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kilauea Volcano stands as one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Over half a million year old, Hawaii\u2019s youngest and smallest volcano is just 1,247 metres tall. Proving that size doesn\u2019t matter, Kilauea has been emitting slow-moving lava continuously since 1983. Lucky for you, calamity is not Kilauea\u2019s style, but picturesque (albeit dangerously hot) lava fountains are. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro-Tip:<\/strong> Visit at night to see a light show like you\u2019ve never seen before. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height:<\/strong> 4,091 ft \/ 1,247 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Eruption:<\/strong>\u00a01983 &#8211; Present<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9496\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9496 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/volcano-2062877_1280-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"kilauea volcanoes \" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/volcano-2062877_1280-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/volcano-2062877_1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/volcano-2062877_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/volcano-2062877_1280.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>The landscape of Hawaii is vastly different from our home in <a href=\"\/v\/river-mississippi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mississippi<\/a>. To visit an ACTIVE volcano was such a surreal and incredible experience. The crater and lava fields looked otherworldly to us. The highlight, absolute grandest moment, was actually witnessing an eruption of red-hot lava. Numerous emotions ran through me&#8230;from fear to complete awe.<\/p>\n<p>We believe the best way to get a good overview of Hawaii is to visit multiple islands via cruise ship. A rental car on Oahu will get you to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where you can view Kilauea. Don&#8217;t forget a jacket! Those high altitudes can get chilly! &#8211; Jennifer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justchasingrabbits.com\/\">Just Chasing Rabbits<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><b>Thrihnukagigur, Iceland<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you happen to be driving along Iceland\u2019s iconic ring road make sure you stop by the\u00a0one-of-a-kind volcano, Thrihnukagigur. The now dormant volcano answers one of life\u2019s most treacherous questions, what is it really like inside a volcano?\u00a0 Take the short 6-minute journey and find out for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro-Tip:<\/strong> Leave your phone at home and wear as many layers as possible. This fiery abyss is seriously cold (think: 6 degrees celsius year-round), not hot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height:<\/strong> 100 ft \/ 35 m \u00a0higher than its surrounding area. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Eruption:<\/strong> 4,000 years ago<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9497\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9497\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9497 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/colors-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"Thrihnukagigur volcanoes\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thrihnukagigur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel to: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/d\/iceland?utm_source=DTC&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=From%20Iceland%20to%20Italy%20The%20Best%20Volcanoes%20Across%20The%20Globe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Iceland <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2><b>Mount Etna, Italy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no easy feat being Europe\u2019s highest active volcano, but Mount Etna rocks the title with grace. Situated between Messina and Catania in <a href=\"\/v\/islands-sicily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sicily<\/a>, Mount Etna sits on the African and European tectonic plates, making her somewhat of an international force of nature. Though Etna\u2019s last eruption was on March 16th, 2017, her longest recorded eruption lasted 13-years beginning in 1979. Surrounded by crisp black sand beaches and volcanic rocks, Mount Etna\u2019s otherworldly appearances will not disappoint. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro-Tip:<\/strong> Check the weather and eruption conditions before attempting to conquer this beautiful beast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height:<\/strong> 10,922 ft \/ 3,329 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Eruption:<\/strong>\u00a02017<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9498 size-medium aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/italy-94938_1280-900x599.jpg\" alt=\"mount etna\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/599;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Mount Vesuvius, Italy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have never heard of Mount Vesuvius you must have skipped or slept through every history class in grade school, because when it comes to famously dangerous and dangerously famous volcanoes \u2013 Vesuvius takes the cake. Found in the Gulf of Naples, this volcano\u2019s devastating eruption ended the lives of 2,000 people in Pompeii and Herculaneum, preserving their remains for years to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pro-Tip<\/strong>: Grab your camera and pack some extra batteries, because you won&#8217;t want to miss out on this epic photo-op.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height:<\/strong> 4,203 ft \/ 1,281 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Eruption:\u00a0<\/strong>1944<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9498\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9499 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/vesuvius-2887874_1280-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"vesuvius\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/vesuvius-2887874_1280-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/vesuvius-2887874_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/vesuvius-2887874_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/vesuvius-2887874_1280.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Etna, Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Mount Fuji, Japan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dominating the horizon at 3,776 metres above sea level, Mount Fuji (or Fuji-san) is Japan\u2019s highest peak. The iconic snow-capped peaks are not just admired around the globe, they\u2019re also a pretty big deal in Japan as well, as one of the country&#8217;s three most sacred mountains. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro-Tip:<\/strong> Take advantage of the rest stations, you won\u2019t regret it!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height:<\/strong> 12,388 ft \/ 3,776 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Eruption:<\/strong>\u00a0 1707<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9498\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9500 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mt-fuji-477832_1280-900x596.jpg\" alt=\"mount fuji\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mt-fuji-477832_1280-900x596.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mt-fuji-477832_1280-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mt-fuji-477832_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mt-fuji-477832_1280.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/596;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Fuji, Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/best-travel-podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Travel Podcasts If You\u2019re Travelling to Japan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2><b>Santorini, Greece<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not many people actually know that this bucket-list-topping island is actually a part of the remains of a previously active volcano. Mind-blowing, right? But there\u2019s more \u2013 this island was infact the site of one of the largest eruptions in recorded history. Rumor has it that this eruption is what caused the city of Atlantis to sink into the ocean. But don\u2019t fret, your favourite Greek island volcano hasn\u2019t been active for centuries and is currently registered as dormant. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro-Tip<\/strong>: Go deep-sea diving and find out if Atlantis really is down there! <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height<\/strong>: 1,850 ft \/ 564 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Eruption:<\/strong> 1,650 B.C.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9498\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9501 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/santorini-2674580_1280-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"santorini\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/santorini-2674580_1280-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/santorini-2674580_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/santorini-2674580_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/santorini-2674580_1280.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santorini, Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Arenal, Costa Rica<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think of volcanoes, you probably think of tall, symmetrical mountains sitting on the horizon or picturesque beauties like the Arenal volcano. A mere 3-hour drive outside of San Jose, Costa Rica in the Arenal Volcano National Park, this mighty mountain is one of the world\u2019s most active volcanoes. It also offers a wide range of activities for travellers of all ages and interests, not to mention, it also supplies 40% of the country\u2019s hydroelectricity. You could say that Arenal\u2019s beauty isn\u2019t just skin deep. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro-Tip:<\/strong> Spend a full day at the national park to experience everything Arenal volcano has to offer from waterfalls to jungle trekking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height:<\/strong> 5,480 ft \/ 1,670 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Eruption:<\/strong> 1968 to 2010<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9498\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9502 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/costa-rica-2580657_1280-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"arenal costa rica\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/costa-rica-2580657_1280-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/costa-rica-2580657_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/costa-rica-2580657_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/costa-rica-2580657_1280.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arenal, Costa Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/belize-vs-costa-rica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Belize vs Costa Rica: Where Should You Travel First?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basically, volcanoes are incredible and I think we can all agree that when it comes to these magnificent beauties \u2013\u00a0no other structures come close in comparison. \u00a0 To celebrate these natural wonders, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the world\u2019s most breathtaking volcanoes. 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