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Every page on VolcanPoas.com in one place. Most visitors start with the tours, then read the guides.
Start here
At the crater
Plan your trip
Tours
- All tours
- Poás Volcano, Waterfall & Coffee Farm Day TripThe crater rim, a La Paz Waterfall photo stop, then lunch and a coffee tour at Hacienda Alsacia. Park entry booked for you.
- Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfall & Coffee TastingThe lowest-priced guided day to Poás: the crater, La Paz Waterfall and a coffee tasting, with pickup available in San José.
- Private Poás Volcano & La Paz WaterfallJust your group of 2 to 4 in an electric car, early at the crater, then Katy's strawberries and the La Paz overlook.
- Semi-Private Poás Volcano & Starbucks Coffee FarmA small group, the crater and Starbucks' Hacienda Alsacia farm on the volcano's slopes, in about six hours.
- Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation & La Paz Waterfall GardensThe crater, a coffee tasting and the full La Paz Waterfall Gardens with a buffet lunch. Fees and gratuities included.
- Poás Volcano, Café Doka & La Paz WaterfallsBreakfast and a 2-hour coffee tour at Doka, about 50 minutes in the park, then 3.5 hours at La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
- Poás Volcano National Park Admission TicketA resold park entry for drivers, about double SINAC's price, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- Bitzu Coffee Tour on the Slopes of PoásTwo hours of coffee in the Poás area, and a good pair with a self-drive crater morning at the first park slot.
Guides
- All guides
- Is Poás worth it?What you see from the rim, and when the trip pays off.
- Tickets & reservationsSINAC prices, time slots, refunds and parking.
- Getting thereThe drive, the weekend bus, taxis and tours.
- Best time to visitThe slot, the season and the cloud.
- Poás vs IrazúTwo crater volcanoes near San José, side by side.
- Poás & La Paz toursWhich day out of San José to book.
Blog
- All posts
- Is Poás open? Late 2026The rules since 28 August 2026, the year's closures, and where to check.
- Poás eruptions 2025-2026The 2025 closure, the 2026 eruptions and what the alert levels mean.
- Costa Rica volcanoes 2026Poás, Rincón de la Vieja and Turrialba, and the world's top volcanoes.
About this site
Quick answers
- Can you visit Poás Volcano now?
- Is Poás Volcano worth it?
- How much does it cost to go to Poás Volcano?
- Do you need a reservation for Poás Volcano?
- How difficult is the hike to Poás Volcano?
- How much time do you need at Poás Volcano?
- Is Poás Volcano still active?
- How do I get to Poás Volcano?
- Which volcano is better, Poás or Irazú?
- How high is Poás Volcano?
- What is the best time to visit Poás Volcano?
- Can I cancel a Poás Volcano tour?