Irazú Volcano National Park to Poás Volcano National Park
99 km (61 miles)
Irazú Volcano National Park
Costa Rica's tallest volcano (3,432 m), with a lunar summit and turquoise crater lake.
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Poás Volcano National Park
One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.
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Rental Car
From Irazú Volcano National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 13 km, then Radial Francisco J. Orlich (Route 153) for the final 20 km into Poás Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 13 km · 15 min
- Rt 153 Radial Francisco J. Orlich 20 km · 40 min
Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.
Shuttle
Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.
Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.
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