About: This national park is home to Irazu Volcano, the tallest volcano in Costa Rica with several craters. This is one of two sectors of the national park, the other being the Prusia Sector which offers hiking trails in a forest. This sector offers an expansive viewpoint of the main crater, which boasts a bright blue-green color. There are bathrooms, an information booth, and a cafe, as well as some ranchos and tables.
Province: Cartago
Starting from: Downtown Cartago
Time to reach from starting location: 49 minutes
Time needed for activity: 1-2 hours
Kid friendly: Yes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
What to wear and bring: Comfortable, warm clothes, walking or hiking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses, umbrella, poncho or rain jacket, camera, backpack, water, snacks
Tips: Weather can be cloudy and rainy as is typical in Costa Rica, and the best time for clear skies is typically early in the morning, especially during the rainy season. At this high elevation it can also get very cold and windy, especially since there is no tree coverage at the viewpoint. Reservations are required, and a ticket to this sector does not include access to the Prusia Sector, so you will need two separate reservations if you want to visit both sectors.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z3HKzCkZXFRfuDfy7
Website: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/accvc/pnvi/Pages/default.aspx
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