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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · North America
San Rafael is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Esquipulas, 30km from Poás Volcano.
San Rafael is a town located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 3,624, 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 Ramón is a district in the canton of San Ramón in Alajuela Province in Costa Rica. The central municipality (distrito) of San Ramón covers an area of 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) and has a population of 10,710. Together with adjoining distritos, it forms what is colloquially known as Ciudad de San Ramón (San Ramón City).Read more
However, cities are no longer a valid administrative division in Costa Rica, by municipal codex law 7794 of April 30, 1998.
The district lies at an elevation of 1,057 m (3,468 ft) above sea level in the Cordillera de Tilarán.
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San Rafael is located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 10.0644 latitude, -84.4736 longitude.
San Rafael has a population of approximately 3,624 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
national park
A misty cloud forest reserve harboring incredible biodiversity including the resplendent quetzal, explored via hanging bridges and ziplines.
46 km · about 55 min drive
waterfall
A powerful 70-meter waterfall plunging into an emerald pool at the base of Arenal Volcano, reached by descending 500 steps.
47 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A near-perfect cone-shaped active volcano surrounded by hot springs, hanging bridges, and lush rainforest in northern Costa Rica.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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