Nestled at the base of one of the world’s most active volcanoes, in the north-central region of Costa Rica, lies the aptly named town of La Fortuna –“fortune” or “luck,” in English. Arenal Volcano’s violent July 1968 eruption destroyed three small villages, killed 87 people and wiped out 232 square kilometers of crops and livestock, … Continue reading Arenal Residents Live in Harmony with Active Volcano