This volcano is currently unavailable for visits as of March of 2018 because of active volcanic activity. But visits to the coffee plantations and La Paz waterfalls are a good alternative.

Don’t go: park is closed because of an eruption in 2017. Local information says it will be open again in 2019... We, stupid tourists, didn’t knew and also guides from other parts of the country weren’t informed about this.

It’s one of the most popular short trip in Costa Rica. volcano, animals, it’s a great place to get to know Costa Rica.

Good visitor center, great view of the crater, and some easy hikes through the cloud forest. Caveats: The park is currently closed because of volcanic activity - check before you go. Also, this is cloud forest, and it is often raining or fogged in to...More

Please be advised that the park is currently closed. The drive can still be fun, the strawberries are amazing, coffee plantations picturesque and shops fun but you will most likely be turned back prior to making it to the entrance to the park.

It was a scenic drive and I believe worth having a look see. I had never seen a volcano so a new experience. Wear walking shoes. Clouds come and go so worth staying a while to view the scenery.

Volcan Poas is a great day trip in the central valley. The main crater is amazing, and hiking through the cloud forest to the lagoon is beautiful.