subject: Getting around Poas Volcano [print this page] Transport in and around Poas volcano, Costa Rica, can seem tricky if you do not rent a car. However there are options available to make getting around really quick and easy.
Most people that decide to not rent a car in Costa Rica do so because they are concerned about road conditions. This is very true for some parts of Costa Rica, where road conditions can be very treacherous and difficult for a nervous or inexperienced driver.
Roads in Costa Rica are also very prone to fast detrioration during the rainy season. Pot holes can appear almost instantly and get bigger quickly. A pothole filled with water can be just about invisible, especially at night or when it is raining. Hitting a pothole at speed can cause terrible damage or accidents.
Another concern is getting lost due to the lack of road signs and reliable, up to date maps. In Costa Rica there are no addresses, but rather directions. These directions often rely on land marks that may not exist anymore. A famous example of this is the Old Fig Tree in San Jose that was cut down years ago, but is still referred to when giving directions.
A further concern is the reliability of rental cars and rental agencies, the high prices charged and the fact that rental cars are easy to spot and therefore make easy targets for petty crime against tourists. Do not be alarmed, crime in Costa Rica is very low in real terms and the cases of crime against tourists are negligable.
Many transport options exist for those looking to get around using private and public transport. Many lodges and hotels also offer their own transport or are contracted to independent transport companies.
Always do a bit of research to find out what the best option may be for your needs. Also take times into account when traveling. Getting around in Costa Rica can take longer than anticipated.
Poas Lodge at Poas Volcano, Costa Rica offers well priced, private transport in comfortable, air conditioned vehicles. Poas Volcano is the best place to start and end your vacation in Costa Rica because of its proximity to San Jose airport (SJO).
Spending a night in San Jose or Alajuela effectively robs you of a day of your vacation. It is advisible to have Poas Lodge pick you up at the airport so that you can spend your first night at the summit of one of the most accesible volcanos in the world.
Poas Lodge affords one of the best views in Costa Rica, with vistas that extend all the way to the Pacific Ocean 100 miles away. Transport in and around the Paos Volcano area and further afield is easy to arrange with Poas Lodge.
