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Arenal, Costa Rica
Child Friendly
Easy
The magnificent Poás Volcano is one of the most visited National Parks in Costa Rica, not only because of its impressive landscape but because of its proximity to San José and the Central Valley regions. On the way to the Volcano, the expedition will visit the Doka Coffee Plantation where breakfast is served before a guided tour of the facilities where current and ancient techniques of Costa Rica´s “golden grain” processing are explained and demonstrated.
The next stop is the Poás Volcano, this colossus is 2708 meters above sea level high and it is very alive and active. Participants will get to admire its crater and gas emanations, as well as different natural environments and ecosystems. Afterwards, the excursion will head towards La Paz Waterfall Gardens Park for a walk along several paths leading to the different attractions inside the park, including: Aviary, Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Gallery, Snakes and Frogs Exhibit, Monkeys and Wild Cats. A buffet-style lunch is served at the park´s restaurant before a hiking on specially designed trails with steps to witness three impressive natural waterfalls formed by the La Paz River.
Important Note: The total timing at Poás Volcano National Park will be 40 minutes: 10 minutes on the walk to the crater lookout, 20 minutes on the lookout point and 10 minutes on the exit walk.
Comfortable clothes, cap or hat, light jacket, walking shoes, binoculars, camera, insect repellent, sunscreen, raincoat or poncho.
Transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees, breakfast, lunch.
Child Friendly
Easy
