Lake Río Cuarto
It is not wrong to say that the northern highlands of Costa Rica is the land of beautiful lakes. In the region, you can find yet another freshwater crater lake that is Lake Río Cuarto. Information from the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica (RSN-UCR-ICE) indicates that the Río Cuarto Lagoon has an area of 33 hectares and its maximum depth is about 66 meters; that is why this lake is currently the deepest natural lake in Costa Rica.
Lake Río Cuarto is a wonderful site worth visiting for its ecological wealth and biodiversity. It is also a geological treasure sculpted by ‘Mother Nature’ over thousands of years. A flat-undulating morphology is seen west of the lagoon. In actuality, the lava (material of volcanic origin) rocks that make up its walls are nourished by tiny waterfalls that cascade down the lake's walls.
Lake Río Cuarto is a dream site, reflects green and, sometimes, reddish tones over the water's surface. If you fly through this lake on a helicopter, you will be amazed by the unique deep blue color that stands out in the middle of the green forest surrounding it. Walking around the lake, from a comforting sight point, you can watch how the blue sky clouds are reflected in its green waters.
