The Poas volcano park welcomes more than 400,000 visitors each year, attracted by the crater of 1320 meters in diameter of the volcano and its characteristic blue lagoon.
The great manager of these security systems: the Poás volcano, considered to be very active (39 eruptive episodes since 1828). This year, he woke up on March 23 and entered the eruptive phase on April 22. This means that he comes into activity, that he expels ashes, gases, lava …
Red alert for the National Park
Consequently, Volcan Poás National Park is placed on a red alert, and several districts located nearby are placed in orange alert, including that of Toro Amarillo but also two areas located near the capital, the city of San José (just over 2,000,000 inhabitants).
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs also published a warning to travelers on April 24, recommending to them to “bring respiratory protection (masks, scarves or wet cloths), close doors and windows and make them with damp cloths and avoid any activity outdoors if it is not essential ”.
A phase of activity that could cost millions of dollars
According to a press release issued by the Technical Advisory Committee (CAT), in volcanology and seismology, “The recorded eruptions were very energetic, reaching 4,500 meters above the crater ”, During last week (Monday April 21, 2025). In addition, the “explosive potential is high ”, And “An abundant fall of ash”Has been noted in certain sectors.
According to the English English newspaper The Tico Times, the volcano had already erupted in 2017, and the park had to close for more than a year, “Costing millions of dollars to local companies in income loss ”. This closure could also have dramatic consequences for the park, if it turns out that the volcano does not go back quickly …
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