GUANACASTE, CORDILLERA DE

range and a section of the Continental Divide in northwestern Costa Rica. It extends 70 mi (113 km) northwestsoutheast and reaches a high point in the dormant Volcn Miravalles (6,627 ft ). The Arenal Volcano erupted in 1968, covering the area with hot ash, destroying pasture, and forcing the slaughter of 100,000 head of cattle.