La Fortuna to Poás Volcano National Park
106 km (66 miles)
La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.
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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 La Fortuna, take Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 13 km, then Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for the final 24 km into Poás Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 13 km · 14 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 24 km · 24 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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