Volcano Trails of Costa Rica: A December Expedition

By: Debrah, Praise

Volcano Trails of Costa Rica: A December Expedition is a vivid first-person travel narrative that follows a month-long journey through one of the most geologically and biologically dynamic regions on Earth. Written in immersive detail and lyrical prose, it captures the magic of walking among fire-born mountains, emerald forests, and turquoise rivers-all forged by the elemental dance of earth and sky.
Beginning in the high volcanic plains of Poás and Irazú, the author recounts early mornings amid steaming craters and mist-shrouded forests where sulfur mixes with the scent of orchids. As the expedition moves west toward the fiery slopes of Arenal and the blue waters of Río Celeste, each trail reveals another layer of Costa Rica's volcanic soul: its power to destroy, to renew, and to nurture life from ash.
Alongside the adventure runs a quieter reflection on resilience-of land, of ecosystems, and of the human spirit. Conversations with local guides, farmers, and elders illuminate how communities coexist with living volcanoes, finding balance between reverence and adaptation. The book blends personal discovery with scientific insight, capturing the rhythm of travel where every step carries both risk and revelation.
At its heart, Volcano Trails of Costa Rica is more than a hiking chronicle-it's a meditation on impermanence, transformation, and renewal. It celebrates Costa Rica not merely as a destination but as a living lesson in the harmony between destruction and rebirth. Through rain, mud, fire, and silence, the author finds meaning in movement-and peace in the wild pulse of the Earth.
Perfect for travelers, nature lovers, and anyone drawn to the elemental beauty of volcanic landscapes, this book offers both an inner and outer journey-one that lingers long after the last page is turned.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FY6LG2NH
• ISBN13: 9798272087430
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"