Costa Rica’s highest volcano perches on Central America’s "continental divide," offering splendid views of the Caribbean and Pacific coasts from the summit—assuming the skies are clear, that is. But look inside the volcano for the real sight here: Irazú’s eerie, chartreuse-color crater lake.
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