Private Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens

The Poas volcano is one of the most spectacular volcanoes in Costa Rica, mainly for its primary crater that has a warm and acid lagoon, turquoise colors and active fumaroles; it also has cold water lagoon, natural hiking paths and great biodiversity.

This tour departs very early from the Puntarenas Pier to visit the amazing Poas Volcano. Located north of the central valley in the Alajuela province you will find this volcano of an altitude of 2.708 meters above sea level and temperature ranging from 45 f° to 70 f°. It is one of the most spectacular volcanoes in Costa Rica, mainly for its primary crater that has a warm and acid lagoon, turquoise colors and active fumaroles; it also has cold water lagoon, natural hiking paths and great biodiversity.

It's last significant eruption occurred in 1994 spitting rocks around its crater; earlier in 1952 and 1954 had an important period of activity in which it was observed ash clouds, hot rocks and loud rumbles that formed the inner cone in the main crater of about 40 meters in height. Nowadays its activity consists in gas and water emissions. The Poas volcano is one of the most visited volcano in the region for its distinctive features and incredible beauty.

You will also get to see the Paz Waterfall Gardens. It is the #1 most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San Jose, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals and an environmental education program.