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Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Waterfall and Poas Volcano

Short Description
Explore Costa Rica’s natural beauty on a 6-hour day tour: visit the Poás Volcano crater, walk through lush forest to the 35 m La Paz Waterfall, and enjoy a coffee tasting at a traditional mountain plantation. Pickup from San José/Alajuela included.
Description
? Overview
Begin your day with a rich taste of Costa Rican culture and nature. On this tour, you’ll visit a traditional coffee farm and enjoy a freshly brewed cup while taking in mountain views. Then you’ll walk through lush forest to the majestic La Paz Waterfall. Finally, you’ll reach the rim of Poás Volcano and look down into its stunning crater lake filled with volcanic energy.
✨ Highlights
Savor coffee at an authentic mountain plantation, learning about how it’s grown and processed.
Explore the La Paz Waterfall, a powerful cascade surrounded by verdant cloud forest.
Stand at the edge of Poás Volcano’s crater, taking in the surreal turquoise volcanic lagoon and wisps of steam.
? Full Description
Your trip starts with a warm welcome at a working coffee farm perched in the mountains. Here, you’ll learn how Costa Rican coffee is cultivated, harvested, and roasted — and of course, sample the final product amid panoramic views and friendly hospitality.
Next, immerse yourself in nature on the way to La Paz Waterfall. The waterfall drops about 35 meters into a lush, green canyon, making for unforgettable scenery and photo moments.
Then, on to Poás Volcano National Park. You’ll walk to a viewpoint on the crater rim, where you can gaze into a vast, steaming crater lake that shimmers with an acidic turquoise hue. The experience feels otherworldly, combining raw geological power with serene landscapes.
✅ What’s Included
Round-trip transfer from the San José / Alajuela region
Bilingual (English / Spanish) guide
Guided visit to Poás Volcano National Park
Visit to a coffee plantation with tasting
Visit to La Paz Waterfall
? What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes or hiking shoes
A jacket or something warm (it can be chilly near the volcano)
Lightweight, breathable clothes
Reusable water bottle
Passport or ID (or a copy) for entry formalities
Quick-dry clothing
Sunglasses
❤️ Why Travelers Love It
Perfect mix of culture and nature — coffee farming, waterfall, and volcano all in one day.
Scenic and photogenic moments — the waterfall’s lush canyon and the surreal crater view are highlights.
Authentic coffee experience — visitors don’t just see a farm; they taste, learn, and connect with local coffee traditions.
Convenient and guided — transport, guide, and entry included make the day relaxing and hassle-free.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
A memory that will last a lifetime, thanks to our awesome guide. Can't wait to tell all our friends about it, it's well worth it.
Our guide gave us such a nice insight and an understanding. What can we do to thank? Perfect would not change a thing great wow 5 stars team.
This day was well made from this tour and we just can say we can. It has been fun and the tour was so very good well well done team good.
This tour was a culinary delight, tantalizing our taste buds with the authentic flavors of the region. We sampled local delicacies, learned about traditional cooking techniques, and indulged in gourmet meals prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Our guide…
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