Poás Volcano

Alajuela · stay in Alajuela · 10.1978° N, 84.2306° W

One of the largest craters in the world, a kilometre wide, with an acid turquoise lake at the bottom. An hour's drive from the airport: the first or last outing of your trip.

Tip: Tickets online only, per time slot; go early, before the clouds roll in.

Tours that go there

• Pura vida in 10 days

  10 days · ± 600 km · San José to San José

  from €1,850 p.p.

• The classic in 15 days

  15 days · ± 900 km · San José to San José

  from €2,450 p.p.

• North to south in 16 days

  16 days · ± 800 km · Liberia to San José

  from €2,400 p.p.

• Osa and Corcovado

  14 days · ± 800 km · San José to San José

  from €2,600 p.p.

• Volcanoes and cloud forest

  10 days · ± 400 km · San José to Liberia

  from €1,750 p.p.

• The grand tour in 21 days

  21 days · ± 1,100 km · Liberia to San José

  from €2,950 p.p.

• Turtles and whales

  12 days · ± 700 km · San José to San José

  from €2,250 p.p.

• Birdwatching

  12 days · ± 600 km · San José to San José

  from €1,950 p.p.

Or plan your own route in the trip planner