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Went to Poas volcano on our way from San Jose to LA Fortuna. Entrance was $15. Although it's recommended to go early in the morning for best view, we showed in the afternoon hours... read more
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Went to Poas volcano on our way from San Jose to LA Fortuna. Entrance was $15. Although it's recommended to go early in the morning for best view, we showed in the afternoon hours and after a short and rather easy hike, we reached the crater and had a pretty cool view and good visibility of the crater for great...
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We combined three tours in one: Poas Volcano, Dako Coffee plantation, and some Jungleland/Zoo excursion. The hike up Poas can be strength sapping as it is about 1 mile from parking to the crater viewing area, and the lagoon viewing area is another 1/4 mil. The elevation is what grabs your attention. And, once you get there you may not...
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Thank Leo R
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We drove all the way from the west coast for a couple hours of viewing and it was well worth it. I will say, we got there around 2 PM, and they close at 3 or 330. We got to do the short hike up to the main crater but the lagoon was closed. It was still worth it. The...
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If you're lucky (as I obviously were), you are bound to experience a wonderful series of events unfold in front of your eyes. A misty vistas, slowly turning out to be tad bit clearer and then eventually you get to see the smoke emanating from the crater and the deep coloured waters of the crater lake -- all these happening...
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This was one of the easiest volcanos to visit while my trip in CR. I thought it would not be so amazing. The road to go is fun to drive and with breathtaking views. Once you have parked (paid) and got your ticket (paid again) you start walking the path and after 10 minutes you get to the first crater,...
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Thank Hugo R
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You can take a local bus to the volcano. Its a beautiful place to visit, with a lagoon and crater we saw the volcano. its suggested to go early to see the clearest, otherwise in the afternoon the clouds tend to roll in.
Thank WonderTrekk
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A great place to visit. It has amazing views of the Volcano Crater and a Lagoon that on a clear day the views are amazing. My recommendation is to get to the Volcano early in the morning before the clouds and rain. The walk itself is no longer than 4 km all around.
Thank Avi P
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First think people need to know is to wear comfortable shoes because this place is a very long way up. Also you may need to bring a light jacket. As you are walking up to the main center where the souvenir and bathrooms are you can already start to feel a chill in the air. You will take the stairs...
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Thank Vicari78
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The volcano is beautiful in an otherworldly way. We took jackets because it is slightly cool at the top due to the elevation. The park is nice, bathrooms are clean. There are several platforms surrounding the crater to take photos.
Thank Lindsay S
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What a beautiful sight to see- The Poas Volcano about an 1 1/2 outside of San Jose, Costa Rica. Worth the trip to get outside of the city and to view the countryside of Costa RIca. Along the way you can stop at the fruit stands and get fruit. We bought uchuvas, mamoncillos (lychees), fresas (strawberries),and manazanas.(apples). Not only did...
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