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The Poás Volcano (Spanish: Volcán Poás), is an active 2,697-metre (8,848 ft) stratovolcano in central Costa Rica and is located within Poas Volcano National Park.It has erupted 40 times since 1828, with a strong eruption on April 2017—causing the evacuation of visitors and residents. [2]
The status of the park being subject to change, potential visitors should check the current conditions at the park. Poas Volcano erupted twice briefly in September 2019. [6] The volcano is located in the Central Conservation Area located in the Alajuela Province near the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, which encompasses the area around the Poás ...
Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap. Download coordinates as: ... This is a list of active and extinct volcanoes in Costa Rica. [1] [2] Name Type Elevation ...
Cordillera Central's four main volcanoes are protected as national parks. Volcanic massif of the Poás Volcano is the central feature of Poás Volcano National Park, featuring permanent fumarolic activity. Barva Volcano features prominent hydrothermal activity (hot springs) and is a part of Braulio Carrillo National Park.
The elongated canton sits among the ridges and valleys on the southern slope of Poás Volcano. The Poás and Poasito rivers form its eastern border, while the Prendes and Tacares rivers limit the canton to the west. Poás Volcano is the canton's northernmost point.
The volcano reaches an elevation of 1,917 m (6,289 ft). ... Poas crater at Poás Volcano National Park. ... Map and Introduction of Costa Rica National Parks;
Lake Botos is located within Botos cone crater and has an almost circular outline. It is around 7,540 years old, drains through Angel River, and surrounding forest is classified as tropical, subtropical and some páramo vegetation.
Manuel Antonio was previously Costa Rica's second most visited park behind the Poás Volcano National Park which lies very close to San José, the country's largest urban area. However, due to recent eruptions, Poás Volcano is closed indefinitely, making Manuel Antonio the most visited national park in Costa Rica. [6]