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Poas volcano tour in Alajuela Costa Rica
Poas volcano in Alajuela Costa Rica: tour rate & Location
Tour RATE |
US$ 75,°° per person. |
Tour LOCATION |
2 hour drive from Jaco beach; 37 km from Alajuela |
Poas volcano in Alajuela Costa Rica: tour description
You may enjoy the flora and fauna of the cloud forest, hiking through natural trails and the great diversity of landscapes in the cloud and elfin forests. The "Crater overlook trail" is 750 meters long, and it's a paved road that winds around and right to the crater. The side trail, which takes 20 or 30 minutes to cover, leads to the interesting Botos Lake, mentioned above. The "Escalonia Trail" (named after a tree of the same name), also takes about thirty minutes to walk, and it takes you through the forest. It's important to keep in mind that the weather here is extremely humid, and that even if it doesn't rain, you'll need good shoes for muddy paths, as well as a raincoat and sweater
Fauna is generally scarce; nevertheless, there is an abundant avifauna. Over 70 species of birds have been identified; among them: the robin, the hummingbird and the spectacular quetzal. Among the mammals found here, are the coyotes, long-tailed weasels, skunks and some small felines. If you see a green-yellow squirrel, take a good look at it, because it's the Poas green-yellow squirrel, and as its name suggests, it's only found in this park, and nowhere else in the whole world!
