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We take the Panamerican Highway South, to start ascending the large “Iztaru”. The
winding road travels through fertile lands cultivated with all kinds of vegetables
as we observe a lovely panoramic view. On the top of the volcano you can observe
the main craters and on a clear day both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans can be
seen.
There is a noticeable change in temperature and vegetation, preparing us for the
pleasure of the exuberant cloud forest of Poas Volcano.
At the Volcano we will have time to observe the impressive main crater with its
sulfur fumaroles. Then we will hike on a trail to the beautiful Botos Lagoon that
will allow us to learn about the different ecosystems in the park.
We will continue our trip towards the Caribbean, stopping to discover La Paz Waterfall
Gardens, a natural park where we will walk thru spectacular trails which will take
us to White Magic Waterfall, the most spectacular one in the area. Inside the park
we will also visit the largest butterfly observatory in the country that houses
a collection of tropical jewels and the impressive hummingbird gallery.
Once we have finished our walk we will partake of a delicious lunch buffet and then
begin our return trip to San Jose.
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