Samara to Poás Volcano National Park
238 km (148 miles)
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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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 Samara, take Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Radial Arnoldo Kopper Vega (Route 154) for the final 2 km into Poás Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 43 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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