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Poás Volcano
Volcano · Alajuela ·
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"A perfect day trip from San José, Poás Volcano is an active stratovolcano with twin calderas filled with vivid sulfur lakes; it last erupted in 2019 and has erupted around 40 times since 1828, and the lakes are so still they look painted — arrive early to avoid clouds, explore the small surrounding trails, or take a tour (around $199 USD with Destiny Travel) that also visits the La Paz Waterfall Garden and a local coffee plantation." - Matthew Kepnes
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Active volcano with crater lakes and scenic outlooks
Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica Get directions
