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Poas Volcano

about an hour outside of San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica

Featured Review : Poas Volcano is an active volcano located in Parque Nacional Volcan Poas, a 47km trip from San Jose. The park measures 5600 hectares and the basaltic volcano stands at an altitude of 2708 (8200 feet) a.s.l. and is one of...See Full Review

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Poas Volcano

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Shady Ady from Hinckley, England, United Kingdom
  • October 21, 2006
Poas Volcano
Quote: Poas Volcano is an active volcano located in Parque Nacional Volcan Poas, a 47km trip from San Jose. The park measures 5600 hectares and the basaltic volcano stands at an altitude of 2708 (8200 feet) a.s.l. and is one of the few places in the world... Read the full Poas Volcano review

From journal San Jose and Around!

Poas Volcano

  • 4 out of 5 stars by rkaleal from Lawrence, Kansas
  • December 2, 2005
Quote: The Poas Volcano is absolutely exquisite. This sulfer-emitting volcano has a beautiful blue-green caldera (or lake) in its cone. It is a great site and natural beauty.

From journal 10 Days to see All of Costa Rica

Volcan Poas

  • 3 out of 5 stars by BedfordEJ from Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • November 27, 2005
Quote: Look down into the crater to see the steam and some beautiful views. Get there early in the day, as the clouds usually roll in by about 10am. Interesting flora in the area.

From journal 25th Anniversary in Costa Rica

Poas Volcano

  • 3 out of 5 stars by am331 from New Jersey, New Jersey
  • September 14, 2005
Poas Volcano
Quote: There is a lovely crystal-blue sulphur lagoon in the crater of this volcano. The pH is the lagoon is about 0.5 to 1.0, which is highly acidic! It is a beautiful and interesting sight! It was part of the "Costa Rica Highlights Tour," which included... Read the full Poas Volcano review

From journal Natural Beauty in Costa Rica

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Poas Volcano Day Trip

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Travelin Fools from Overgaard, Arizona
  • November 11, 2000
Quote: This trip is most easily accomplished if you stay in Alajuela since the volcano is not far. From Alajuela, you also have a good view of Poas' summit and the weather up top. It is often rainy, so the best time to go is usually early before the... Read the full Poas Volcano review

From journal Costa Rican Odyssey

Poas Volcano

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Claire from San Jose, Costa Rica
  • August 28, 2000
Poas Volcano
Quote: My first volcano experience. It's best to go early in the morning before the clouds roll in, or you may be disappointed. I visited Poas for the first time about two weeks after my arrival in Costa Rica. Actually looking down into that steaming... Read the full Poas Volcano review

From journal Costa Rica from the Inside