Mirador del Cráter del Volcán Irazú — Attraction in Santa Rosa

A visit to the volcano Irazu is definently worth it when there is clear weather. The view itself was good except for the fact that you could not see the bottom of the crator. When you arrive at the parking lot there will be a restaurant, restrooms and a path leading to the lookout point. The lookout point is very sandy and there is a long wooden fence all around the crator . Also dont forget to take a light jacket because it can be cold and windy. Keep in mind that if it is cloudy you won't be able to see any thing. If you have time and you are staying near San Jose I would defenently recommend...

Very nice place, crater lake shines in beautiful shades, but the organization is a mess. We had to wait for over a hour to get through the entrance, only one person working at the entrance, but 3 guards hired to overlook the parking lot. They could have opened a second line at the entrance, at least on Sundays. If you want to see the beautiful crater lake, you have to climb the fence, which is prohibited, of course. And if you want to visit the Poas volcano, do not check the national park administration web site. They still don't know that they closed their park...

This was the first volcano I have ever been to, and the highest as well. Easy to get to, except waiting behind the occasional slow truck, tractor or bus. The view from the top of the crater is spectacular, as is the drive up. We went in mid-May and got there by 8:30am to beat the crowds and view-obscuring heavy mist. The temperature was probably in the 50's and a bit breezy, but we felt it was perfect for...