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Wide, active stratovolcano crater & lakes, featuring an observation deck with timed visits & trails.
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Reviews — 8
Due to the rain we only did the straight and short walk to the viewpoint. Great scenery and young staff all around the entrance area. There are emergency shelters at the view point in case you have to protect yourself during an eruption which is great, but of course they are turned away from the view. I don't understand why there is not a single place with a roof to watch the crater and being protected from the rain. Especially at a place with a high likelihood for rain.
Great national park with views over the volcano and the valley. We came at 8 and the weather was good (cold but good ao bring jacket) and we saw the crater perfectly.
There's a hike of 1.5km to the old crater. The hile is a little bit hard since it's steep vut totally worth it.
There's cafeteria and a souvenir shop. There's also a visitor centre with explanations about the volcanic activity and general information about Costa Rica.
There's a 6$ fee for the parking.
There's a hike of 1.5km to the old crater. The hile is a little bit hard since it's steep vut totally worth it.
There's cafeteria and a souvenir shop. There's also a visitor centre with explanations about the volcanic activity and general information about Costa Rica.
There's a 6$ fee for the parking.
Costa Rica has several volcanos to visit, but I am glad we chose this one. The parking lot was big, there is a wonderful souvenir shop where you can also buy a postcard that can be mailed out from there. They have a good selection of coffee to buy, and they have a restaurant. There is also a small exhibit that gives you information about the volcano and the animals there. The walk to the crater is an easy walk, plus it's peaceful. The crater itself was amazing to see in person. There were a lot of clouds, but when it cleared up, it was beautiful. The price is adequate and we highly recommend the experience.
Great park to visit but few things to watch for: buy your tickets the day before as the tickets are not sold at the gate ( even though they will charge for parking at the gate). To purchase tickets, you will need cell connection which is not available but the rangers were kind enough to allow us to use the Wi-Fi.
The next piece is that they take lunch break which means entrance to the park is not possible during that time, so plan to arrive before 11.30.
The hike was short and lovely with various shade of green however due to air condition, be cautious as one can feel light headed easily.
The next piece is that they take lunch break which means entrance to the park is not possible during that time, so plan to arrive before 11.30.
The hike was short and lovely with various shade of green however due to air condition, be cautious as one can feel light headed easily.
Went here for a quick visit. The crater lake is an otherworldly sight - alien yet beautiful. The old crater is definitly worth the walk as it is stunning if one has never been to the rainforest or a volcano.
More than enough parking spaces.
Remember to purchase National Park admission tickets before starting the drive to the park - our cell signal disappeared quite a while before passing a reminder sign. We had to turn back until coverage got better to buy tickets.
More than enough parking spaces.
Remember to purchase National Park admission tickets before starting the drive to the park - our cell signal disappeared quite a while before passing a reminder sign. We had to turn back until coverage got better to buy tickets.
Beautiful volcano. We enjoyed the hike around and reading about different facts along the way. We arrived around 10 and we able to see the crater. Paths were well paved. Glad we added this stop to our trip.
Very nice park! Pre order your tickets online or use the wifi at gate entrance only thing is it's a little slow being so far in the mountain- the trails are wonderful with great little factoids along the path and the trails are nice with periodical clouds passing and cool weather- did not break a sweat the whole trail!