natural wonder
Poás Volcano
An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · North America
Desamparados sits on the route: 10 minutes from Orotina, 41km from Poás Volcano.
Desamparados is a town located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 14,448, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Desamparados sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Desamparados to your route.
El Chompipe Hill Protected Zone (Spanish: Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe), is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Pacific Conservation Area, it was created in 1999 by decree 28196-MINAE.
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Desamparados is located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.9473 latitude, -84.5063 longitude.
Desamparados has a population of approximately 14,448 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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natural wonder
An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.
41 km · about 45 min drive
national park
A misty cloud forest reserve harboring incredible biodiversity including the resplendent quetzal, explored via hanging bridges and ziplines.
52 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
A powerful 70-meter waterfall plunging into an emerald pool at the base of Arenal Volcano, reached by descending 500 steps.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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