Explore Poas Volcano on Your Costa Rica Tour

Over 2 million people visit Costa Rica each yearThis strange forest is full of stunted trees where
and the majority of them fly into the country viabonsais and ferns struggle to grow because of
San Jose. Less than a quarter of these travelersthe acid rain in the area created by the volcanoes
visit spectacular Poas Volcano only 19 miles fromgas emissions.
the capital. Poas Volcano is still active and standingSan Jose offers quite a few attractions as well,
at the crater's rim watching puffs of sulfurand if you are flying in and out of this travel hub,
escape from the Earths' steaming crust afterit is worth it to take an extra two or three days
hiking through lush cloud forest is one of theto really explore the region. The city itself has
highlights of Costa Rica for the lucky travelerstons of great restaurants, and a booming nightlife
who make the trek. There is a second craterfor those looking for a city adventure counterpart
filled with turquoise water nearby that is an idealto their nature filled Costa Rica vacation.
lunch spot and provides a great hike around theHowever, San Jose is also a great base for
rim for those who still have the energy.exploring the nearby artisan villages in the
Eruptions go back as far as 11 million years withsurrounding highlands. Only an hour from San Jose
the most recent activity occurring in 1989, whensits the charming little village of Sarchi, where
the park was closed due to dangerous gaslocals produce the famous Costa Rican oxcarts,
emissions. The volcano is part of the 13,800 acreas well as intricately painted wooden bowls and
Volcan Poas National Park which boasts a widetrays, and a variety of hand carved wooden
variety of wildlife and unique plant life. Anotherpieces like masks and wind chimes.
must-see spot within the park is the dwarf forest.