Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Poás Volcano National Park
237 km (147 miles)
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall 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 Rincón de la Vieja National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 3 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 181 km, then Radial Arnoldo Kopper Vega (Route 154) for the final 2 km into Poás Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 3 km · 5 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 181 km · 3 hours 18 min
- Rt 154 Radial Arnoldo Kopper Vega 2 km · 2 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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