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Area: 13,838 acres
Parque Nacional Volcan Poas is famous for protecting biosphere of the stratovolcano Poas situated in the Costa Rica. It is still very active and had erupted 39 times in the past 200 years. Parque Nacional Volcan Poas is the most developed of the Costa Ricann parks that it offers the view of both Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans on a clear sunny day. It was known since the ancient times serving as a place for sacrifices of animals by the local natives. The park covers an area of 13838 acres and situated around 8871 foot high volcano. The main crater is a mile wide after the top of the mountain collapsed as a result of the violent eruption. You can drive up to the top of the volcano and see spectacular view from the terrace. A mini volcano 90 meters high is a result of most recent eruptions. The mountain has another two craters, now extinct. One is called Botos and now is filled with a jade- colored lake that can be reached via Botos trail. The rainforest that surrounds the lake can be explored via El Canto de los Aves trail. Endemic Poas squirrel as well as birds and many other species live here. Try to beat the crowd and clouds that cover the mountain around the midday. Bringing warm clothes and rain jackets is also preferable due to unpredictable weather that changes suddenly.