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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · North America
Río Segundo is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Zarcero, 11km from Poás Volcano.
Río Segundo is a town located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 9,853, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Río Segundo 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 Río Segundo to your route.
The El Viejo Volcano, (Spanish: Volcán El Viejo, translates as The Old Man Volcano) is possibly an inactive volcano in Costa Rica, situated in the Cordillera Central range near the Poás Volcano and within the Juan Castro Blanco National Park. The highest point of the volcano is at an elevation of 2,122 meters.
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Río Segundo is located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 10.2398 latitude, -84.3171 longitude.
Río Segundo has a population of approximately 9,853 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.
11 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
A powerful 70-meter waterfall plunging into an emerald pool at the base of Arenal Volcano, reached by descending 500 steps.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
A near-perfect cone-shaped active volcano surrounded by hot springs, hanging bridges, and lush rainforest in northern Costa Rica.
49 km · about 55 min drive
national park
A misty cloud forest reserve harboring incredible biodiversity including the resplendent quetzal, explored via hanging bridges and ziplines.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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