Visit Poas
- Family
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Volcano
Poas: How to get there?
1 hour and 15 minutes by car from San JoséPoas: See when to go?
From November to AprilPoas: For how long?
Half a dayLearn more about your destination
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An active volcano that is 2,047 meters high and one of the most visited sites of Costa Rica.
Poas: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
An active volcano that is 2,047 meters high and one of the most visited sites of Costa Rica.
My suggestion
Try to get there early in the morning for the best visibility and don't forget to wear warm, waterproof gear, it can get cold at that altitude.
A majestic volcano, near the town of Alajuela, in the central province of Costa Rica.
My suggestion
Volcano fans will love this site, nature lovers will perhaps be less enthusiastic. It's not the wildest area to visit during a trip to Costa Rica.
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