The Round trip around the Poas volcano in Costa Rica leads from Alajuela past various sights over Sarchi back to Alajuela.
background
preparation
To cope with the round trip, you either need a 4x4 vehicle or a motorcycle.
getting there
Driving / hiking / let's go / ...
Alajuela - Cascada (Waterfall) La Paz
From Alajuela you drive direction Poas volcano. At Poasito, turn right. After driving through the thickest cloud forest, you come to a junction. There you turn left towards Varablanca. After an often very foggy drive you come to the tourist facility Waterfall Gardens Cascada La Paz.
Cascada (Waterfall) La Paz - Laguna Hule
The drive from the waterfalls leads along a slope overgrown by rainforest towards Cariblanco. In Cariblanco, a well-marked path branches off towards Laguna Hule.
Laguna Hule - Cascada (Waterfall) del Toro
From the Laguna Hule you drive about 2 km back to the small town of Angeles. From there a very bumpy gravel road leads to Colonia del Toro (the path can only be mastered with 4x4). From Colonia del Toro continue on a paved road towards Sarchi. After a few kilometers along beautiful nature there is a parking lot on the right, surrounded by a large yellow wall.
Cascada (Waterfall) del Toro - Sarchi
From Cascada del Toro you continue towards Sarchi. This path is littered with huge potholes. After heavy rain, they are usually camouflaged by puddles.
Back to Alajuela
The return journey from Sarchi to Alajuela can be done in 2 ways
- Via Naranjo about the Panamericana
- Via Grecia via good main roads
security
Tourist Attractions
Waterfall Gardens
Laguna Hule
The Laguna Hule is a crater lake surrounded by rainforest. At the edge of the crater there is a small restaurant with a viewing platform, which is more geared towards local customers. There is also a campsite next to it. The way down to the lake can only be done on foot or by motorcycle.
