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Boiling Lake

Boiling Lake is a flooded fumarole beyond the Valley of Desolation. Visiting it combines a demanding mountain hike with tropical forest, steam, water and visible geothermal activity along the route.

Boiling Lake
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The place

What makes it special

  • Flooded fumarole beyond the Valley of Desolation.
  • Route through tropical forest and geothermal terrain.
  • Volcanic landscape interpreted during the hike.
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Profile updated: 13/09/2026