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Poas Volcano National Park

Poas Volcano National Park

Area

Approx. 16,000 acres

Max. Elevation

8,900' above sea level

Temperature

45ºF - 70ºF

Precipitation

140 inches annual average

Location

Alajuela Province, 40 miles North of San José

Date of Creation

January 25 th , 1971

To reach Poás Volcano from San José, take the highway to Alajuela, then the road to Itiquis and Fraijanes, following the signs to the volcano.


Poás is an active volcano with frequent small geyser and lava eruptions. The last major eruptions were from 1952-54.

Poás main crater, with a diameter of approx. 1 mile (1.5 km.) and a depth of 12.000 feet (300 mts), is considered the second world biggest.

On clear days one can admire from the crater's edge the spectacular view of the crater and of the surrounding tropical forest home of a large variety of birds. A trail takes visitors to Botos Lagoon a secondary crater which is now a lagoon often wrapped in clouds and mist.

It is the only wheel-chair accessible National Park.

The visitors center is open from 8am to 4 pm. and features a cafeteria, souvenir shop, and auditorium.