Poás Volcano National Park to Arenal Volcano National Park
114 km (71 miles)
Poás Volcano National Park
One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.
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Arenal Volcano National Park
A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.
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Rental Car
From Poás Volcano National Park, take Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 24 km, then Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for the final 13 km into Arenal Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 24 km · 24 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 13 km · 14 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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