Congo Volcano, Poás Volcano National Park

Name: Congo Volcano
Address: Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

#3 among attractions in Poás Volcano National Park

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Congo Volcano, Poás Volcano National Park

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The Congo Volcano, in Spanish the Volcán Congo and also known as Congo Mountain, Cerro Congo, is an inactive volcano in Costa Rica, situated in the Cordillera Central range near the Poás Volcano and within the Poás Volcano National Park. It is often confused with Platanar Volcano, which often receives the alternative and incorrect name of Cerro Congo. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 10°15'0"N, 84°13'60"W

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Congo Volcano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Poás Volcano, Lake Botos, Lake Hule, La Paz Waterfall.

3.5 miS
Active volcano with crater lakes
Poás Volcano, Poás Volcano National Park
88 min walk • Rising majestically above the lush Costa Rican landscape, Poás Volcano is a breathtaking stratovolcano that commands the skyline within Poás Volcano National Park. This geological giant, situated near the central part of Costa Rica, is not only a stunning natural...
4.2 miS
View point
Lake Botos, Poás Volcano National Park
108 min walk • Nestled within the verdant expanse of Poás Volcano National Park in Costa Rica, lies the tranquil Lake Botos, a serene body of water that is both a visual delight and a testament to the volcanic history of the region. The lake fills an inactive crater that was last...
3.5 miNE
Lake
Lake Hule, Bosque Alegre Wildlife Refuge
90 min walk • Lake Hule, which translates to Lake of Rubber, due to the abundance of rubber trees nearby, it is a fresh water crater lake located in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. It is part of a complex of lakes comprising Lake Hule, Lake Congo and Lake Bosque Alegre. The lakes are part of the Bosque Alegre Wildlife Refuge.
5.9 miSE
Waterfall, Nature, Natural attraction
La Paz Waterfall
151 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of Costa Rica, the La Paz Waterfall is a breathtaking natural wonder that captures the essence of the country's lush landscapes and ecological diversity. This magnificent cascade is not just a single waterfall but a series of falls located...
3.5 miN
Lake
Lake Bosque Alegre, Bosque Alegre Wildlife Refuge
91 min walk • Lake Bosque Alegre, is a fresh water crater lake located in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. It is part of a complex of lakes comprising Lake Hule, Lake Congo and Lake Bosque Alegre. The lakes are part of the Bosque Alegre Wildlife Refuge.
4 miN
Lake
Lake Congo, Bosque Alegre Wildlife Refuge
103 min walk • Lake Congo, is a fresh water crater lake located in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. It is part of a complex of lakes comprising Lake Hule, Lake Congo and Lake Bosque Alegre.
4.8 miSW
National park
Toro River Protected Zone
123 min walk • Toro River Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1994 by decree 22838-MIRENEM.