View of the main crater, Poás Volcano National Park / Vista…

View of the main crater, Poás Volcano National Park / Vista del cráter principal, Parque Naciónal Volcán Poás
View of the main crater, Poás Volcano National Park / Vista del cráter principal, Parque Naciónal Volcán Poás

View of the main crater, Poás Volcano National Park / Vista del cráter principal, Parque Naciónal Volcán Poás

Poás Volcano

The Poás Volcano, (Spanish: Volcán Poás), is an active stratovolcano in central Costa Rica and is located within Poas Volcano National Park. It has erupted 40 times since 1828, including April 2017 when visitors and residents were evacuated. The volcano and surrounding park were closed for nearly 17 months, with a 2.5 kilometer safety perimeter established around the erupting crater. As of September 1, 2018 the park has reopened with limited access only to the crater observation area and requir…
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