Parque Nacional Volcán Poás
Parque Nacional Volcán Poás is a stunning natural wonder located in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. This national park is home to one of the most active volcanoes in the country, the Poás Volcano, which stands at an impressive 2,708 meters tall. The park is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including the famous Quetzal bird. For photography enthusiasts, the park offers a plethora of breathtaking locations to capture the beauty of the volcano and its surroundings. From the observation deck, visitors can capture stunning panoramic views of the crater lake and the surrounding cloud forest. The park also has several hiking trails that lead to hidden waterfalls and scenic viewpoints, providing ample opportunities for nature photography.
Main crater at volcán Poás, Costa Rica
Volcán Poás
Considered by most to be one of the most breathtaking sites in the entire country, the Poas Volcano sits high above 14,000 acres (5,666 ha) of various habitats and life zones which make up Poas Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcan Poas). Rising up to 8,885 ft (2,708 m), Poas remains one of Costa Rica's largest and most active volcanoes. This fact alone is enough to attract thousands of visitors per year.
Except for the area around the main caldera, the park is full of dense vegetation and small wildlife. Sightings of the 79 species of birds that have been identified inside the protected zone including the quetzal, emerald toucanet, black guan, sparrow, hummingbird and robin are common. Few large mammals are found inside the park, however, smaller, less conspicuous critters such as marmots, coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, snakes, frogs and a plethora of insects are present. The different zones inside the protected area mainly include cloud forest, mountain rain forest and very humid low mountain forest. Hiking along the Botos Trail you arrive at Botos Lake, a beautiful crater with a diameter of 1,312 ft (400 m) that has a beautiful jade color and is frequented by many of the bird species in the park.
Vulcano Poás / Costa Rica