PicsArt Monthly April Issue 2014 | Page 76

The majestic Arenal Volcano lies just 90km northwest of the country’s capital, San Jose, and and is still active after an eruption in 1968 that destroyed the town of Tabacón. Until 2010, it was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world. Although you’ll be very aware of its movements throughout the day, when noises spew from the top and you can feel the ground move beneath your feet, it’s not until fiery lava and burning rocks explode from its top that you’ll feel the true might of this fantastic sight. This might not sound like the classic location for a photography trip, but Volcan Arenal lies in the middle of a national park that bears the same name, and in which almost all of Costa Rica’s 850 bird species can be found. As well as the beautiful native plants around the reservoir, you might also see jaguars, snakes, deer and coati. Pack a quick zoom lens for this trip! 76| PicsArt Monthly @henrycoco03 Volcan Arenal @alexispizarro73 To the north of the Panamanian isthmus, just tucked under Nicaragua, is a country that may be small in size, but is large in personality. Costa Rica has been the tourist hub of Central America for years now, but many exquisite locations still get lost when folks take their cameras to its balmy shores. As one of the most diverse countries in the region, there’s more than enough nature to keep any photographer busy, but even if flora and fauna isn’t your thing, you’ll find lots to keep you busy in Costa Rica! @jesus9520 The most unique shots in Costa Rica and where to get them @genarysanchez A Photographer’s Guide to Costa Rica