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Poas Volcano National Park - Admission Ticket

Location San Jose, Central Valley, Costa Rica
$32
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Poás Volcano showcases the geothermal forces that shaped Costa Rica, featuring a stunning sulfuric lake and active fumaroles. This site is not only the largest active crater in the world but also a hub of natural phenomena.

  • 🌋 The crater reaches a depth of 1,050 feet (320 meters), making it the largest active crater globally.
  • 💧 Water from the bubbling lake seeps through cracks in the hot rock, generating steam pockets.
  • 🌡️ Geysers can erupt up to 820 feet (250 meters) high when pressure surpasses the water's weight above.
  • 🛡️ New safety features are implemented to ensure visitor protection during periods of increased volcanic activity.
  • 🌄 The volcano rises to 2,708 meters above sea level and has seen increased gas emissions since 1989.
  • 🌊 The main crater has a diameter of 1.5 km and is complemented by the cold Botos Lagoon, which drains into the Caribbean.
  • 🚗 Includes all fees and taxes, entrance to Poás Volcano National Park, and a $6 parking fee per car.
  • 🚙 Private transportation is provided for a comfortable visit to the volcano.
  • 👶 Specialized infant seats are available, ensuring a family-friendly experience.
  • ♿ Infants and small children can comfortably ride in a pram or stroller, making it accessible for all visitors.

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Only ticket - Self Guide
Duration: 3 hours
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Language: English
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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance fee to Poas Volcano National Park
  • Parking fee ($6 each car)
  • Private transportation

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Poas Volcano

  • Poas Volcano
    The Poas is a volcano that rises to 2,708 metres above sea level, since 1989 has increased markedly the emission of gases causing acid rain phenomena that have damaged the flora in some sectors of the Park and surrounding agricultural plantations to the area. At the top there are two craters, the principal of 1.5 km in diameter and 300 deep, and the Botos lagoon, cold water and source purely rain, that drain into the Caribbean by the Angel river, tributary of the Sarapiqui River. Today the volcano emits large amount of gas and water vapor from the different fumaroles that are located in the inner cone of the crater. Identified several volcanoes, the Chompipe 2259 m above sea level, the Turu 2139 metres above the level of the sea, Cerro Cacho Negro at 2250 m and the Barva which has several craters, the well-known Tres Marias at an average altitude of 1725 meters.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Poas Volcano National Park - Admission Ticket

    Location San Jose, Central Valley, Costa Rica
    $32
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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