Parque Nacional Volcán Poás

Area: 6,506 hectares, (15,614 acres)

Established: 9/24/70

Description: This park is one of the most popular in the country. The 1.6, km, (1 mile) wide crater is active and visitors can view a geyser, fumaroles and visit an extinct crater that is now a forest rimmed lake. The summit is accessed by a paved road. Services include camping area, picnic areas, drinking water, natural trails, parking area, information center, audiovisual auditorium, rest rooms.