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The volcano is still closed and so is parts of 146. I feel sorry for the businesses in the area because they are definitely suffering from this closure.
Beautiful drive up, but they had the road blocked 2 km from the parking lot, due to volcanic activity. I guess it is a volcano, but there could have easily been a sign at the bottom of the road. Bummerrrrr.
I would pass on stopping here and since it's not free, I am inclined to recommend that you put that money towards the La Paz waterfalls as you will have a better experience there. Not to detract anything about the value of culture, history and...More
Travelling to Poas is a mixed stuff. You have to drive through beautiful scenic areas. Then hike through rainforest areas and then you will be on the crater. If you have more energy then please hike down to lake as well. It is beautiful to...More
a lot of visitor complain about the entrance fee - you know in advance that it cost $ 15.00 per person and $ 2.00 for the parking - so not really fair to complaint about it! We had a sunny day and could see the...More
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.
