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Poás Volcano National Park
Poás Volcano National Park is a national park in Costa Rica, established in 1971, covering 66 km² (25 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Costa Rica's 27 national parks.
- Area
- 66 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SJO · 23 km
Nearest airports to Poás Volcano National Park
- 1Juan Santamaría International AirportSJO23 kmstraight lineSan José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
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- 2Tobías Bolaños International AirportSYQ29 kmstraight lineSan Jose, Costa Rica
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- 3 FON47 kmstraight line
More about Poás Volcano National Park
Poás Volcano National Park is one of 27 national parks in Costa Rica. It covers 66 km² (6,559 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #16 largest national park in Costa Rica (1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 years ago — the first national parks in Costa Rica date back to 1955. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Poás Volcano National Park
The closest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), about 23 km away — around 30 minutes by car; alternatively Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ, 29 km). Other national parks within reach include Juan Castro Blanco National Park (145 km²), Braulio Carrillo National Park (476 km²), Irazú Volcano National Park (20 km²) and Turrialba Volcano National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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