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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Heredia Province, Costa Rica · North America
San Rafael is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mercedes Norte, 25km from Poás Volcano.
San Rafael is a town located in Heredia Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 8,887, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Rafael 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 San Rafael to your route.
San Rafael is a district of the San Rafael canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.
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San Rafael is located in Heredia Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 10.0182 latitude, -84.0947 longitude.
San Rafael has a population of approximately 8,887 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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