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 Poás Volcano National Park, Sarchí

Poás VolcanoFrom Alajuela, heading in a steady climb to its summit at 9,000' above sea level, the Poás Volcano is one of the three volcanoes in the continent accessible by road, and it's considered among the largest craters in the world. Along the way, you will watch a colorful scenery that includes coffee plantations, strawberry fields, and ornamental plant greenhouses. Once at the volcano, you will walk through the only true dwarf cloud forest in the country, brimming with native plant species, and marvel at the spectacular views of the smoking crater and crater lake. The colorful town of Sarchí is famous throughout Costa Rica for its' artisans and handcrafts. Among the numerous woodcrafts created in Sarchí are the kaleidoscope-colored replicas of the country's original coffee bean truck, the oxcart. 5-6 hours.

Cost: $56.00 including lunch 

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