Poás Volcano

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The Poás Volcano is in central Costa Rica. There are two crater lakes near its summit. Poás has erupted 39 times since 1828. The volcano is located within the Poas Volcano National Park.

Satellite image

Park Sign

External links

• [Poas, Costa Rica]
• [A 360 degree 'virtual reality' panorama of the Poas Volcano]
• [Poas Information]

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