📸 Viewpoint
Poás Volcano Crater
One of the world's largest active craters at 2,700 m — paved trail to the steaming sulfur lake.
Typical duration
90 min
Price
$15 entry
From port
115 km / 71.5 mi
Transfer time
120 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
medium
📋 Booking recommended🎟️ Timed entry required👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible
🕐 Best time to visit
Mornings before clouds roll in; closed when activity is too high.
Getting there from the port
Combine with Sarchí or San José tour — coaches drive up the mountain road.
🚌 Best transport: shuttle💶 Cost: Tour pickup at port gate