| I recently went to the Poas volcano area in Costa | | | | shower had live wires hanging where the electric |
| Rica. It is one of the more accessible volcanos and I | | | | water heater was fitted and the room was generally |
| believe it is one of the most visited national parks in | | | | old and dirty. The gentleman told me it was $40 for |
| the country. I really enjoy the cooler weather and | | | | a night. |
| the views are really amazing. | | | | I drove on to find another option and made it all the |
| I never pre book hotels when I travel in Costa Rica | | | | way down into the local town of Poasito where I |
| because you can usually find something very easily | | | | asked at a place called Muy Tranquilo. It is a brightly |
| and at a good price. | | | | colored hammock shop where a man called Gustavo |
| I had a great day at the Poas volcano national park. I | | | | told me to head back up to a place called Poas |
| hiked the circular trail to Botoas lagoon and also saw | | | | Lodge. Gustavo is really helpful and has a great little |
| the main crater which was spectacular. | | | | shop. |
| When I was done at the park I decided to stay in | | | | So I headed back up to Poas Lodge. I had passed it |
| the area in order to enjoy more of the cooler | | | | on the way down thinking it was only a restaurant |
| weather at 7000ft and take in some of the amazing | | | | because the larger part of the building is actually |
| views. It is possible to see the Pacific ocean from the | | | | hidden from view at raod level. |
| area. | | | | I was greeted by such friendly english speaking staff |
| I started to look for a place to stay and the closest | | | | that I immediately felt at home. I was shown a |
| place to the park is called Lagunillas. The signage | | | | couple of rooms that both had a spectacular view |
| stated that I needed a 4 wheel drive vehicle, which I | | | | and decided to treat myself to a bit of luxury by |
| did so it was no problem. Well it was not 2 minutes | | | | taking their deluxe room. |
| and my vehicle was stuck. Even 4 wheel drive was | | | | It was $75 for a night but was worth every cent. |
| no good on this road to Lagunillas. | | | | The room had a king size bed, a huge TV with |
| I eventually made it all the way down to the farm | | | | satellite and a little sitting area with a bay window |
| where the accommodations are, only to find the | | | | overlooking the central valley. |
| place deserted. I slowly made my way back up the | | | | The staff here were really friendly, my breakfast |
| awful track. It was a 2 hour round trip to go no | | | | was included. It was a cold buffet, and it was enough |
| more than 2 miles! I will tell everyone to avoid this | | | | to give me a good start. The coffee was especially |
| place. | | | | good. |
| Next I stopped in at a place called Lo Que Tu | | | | This place was not in the guide book I had. I have |
| Queiras where I received a friendly welcome but the | | | | looked online and seen that they are listed in several |
| person who helped me only spoke Spanish and he | | | | websites. I have a link to their website here, Poas |
| spoke it very fast! He showed me a room and I was | | | | Lodge. |
| shocked at just how run down this place was. It | | | | If you ever make it up to Poas Volcano, be sure to |
| looks great from the road, but once you inside it is | | | | stay at this place. It seems to be a hidden treasure in |
| really awful. | | | | the area and well worth the visit. |
| There was a table cloth on the bed as a blanket. The | | | | |