San Jose Area: Poas Volcano NP / La Paz Waterfall Gardens /Doka Estate (Tours)

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This is day 2 of Part 1 Central America Costa Rica trip (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/186189912/). A FULL DAY WITH TOUR GUIDES sightseeing and relax hiking at Poas Volcano National Park (http://www.costaricabureau.com/nationalparks/poas.htm), La Paz Waterfall Gardens (http://www.waterfallgardens.com/la_paz_waterfall_gardens.php) and Doka Estate coffee (http://dokaestate.com/)

DEPARTURE TIME at Hotel : 7:15 - 7:30 AM.

Route: Full Day with Tour Guides to visit three famous landmarks near San Jose: Doka Estate Coffee (breakfast included), then tour/hike Poas Volcano National Park, and end at La Paz Waterfall Gardens (lunch included)

Difficulty: Level 1+ (relax pace). Click on RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more about difficulty levels

GOOD TO KNOW wear trousers, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, hat, jacket, raincoat, camera, and binoculars. Ten Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

To read more about our day

1. Poas Volcano National Park (http://www.costaricabureau.com/nationalparks/poas.htm):

Poas is an strato volcano that soars 2,708 meters above sea level. It is one of the most spectacular volcanoes in Costa Rica, with a breathtaking scenery. It has also produced excellent soil for cultivation and has considerable potential for producing energy from hydrological and geothermal resources.

2. La Paz Waterfall Gardens (http://www.waterfallgardens.com/la_paz_waterfall_gardens.php) "La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 Most Visited Privately Owned Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals and an environmental education program"

3. Doka Coffee Estate (http://dokaestate.com/) is one of Costa Rica's highest quality coffees. The Doka Coffee Estate is located on the fertile slopes of the Alajuela Poas Volcano, the rich soil and the ideal altitude and climate have made the Santa Eduviges farm famous because of it's excellent coffee.

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