Your stay — Poas Volcano Lodge
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia de Vara Blanca (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Abastecedor Vara Blanca — 951 m · ~12 min walk
Emergency Contacts
HerediaIn Costa Rica, dial 911 for all emergencies (police, ambulance, fire). For non-urgent police matters in Heredia, call 800-800-0645. The local Red Cross ambulance can also be reached at 2280-9898.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Heredia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Poas Volcano Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Heredia city centre (Parque Central) → Hotel Las Flores (stop near UNA campus)
💡 Buses heading towards UNA pass directly past the hotel. Tell the driver 'Hotel Las Flores' and they'll let you off at the corner. Exact coins only—the machine won't give change.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), bus stop outside arrivals → Heredia Bus Terminal (near UNA)
💡 This is the budget-friendly way from the airport. Get the bus marked 'Heredia' outside arrivals. It'll drop you at the terminal, then it's a 10-minute walk or a short red taxi ride to the hotel. Have coins ready.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → Hotel Las Flores, Heredia
💡 Use the official orange taxis from the airport queue; avoid unmarked drivers. Negotiate the fare before getting in—most will do it for around 20 USD. Have small bills ready.
Heredia city centre → Hotel Las Flores
💡 For a short trip like this, use a 'red taxi' (maroon with a yellow triangle). They're metered, so the fare will be around 3–4 USD. Best to call: 2237-4500.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Poas Volcano Lodge?
Check-in at Poas Volcano Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Heredia
💡 Head to Soda Doña Lola near the avocado stand for a chorreada (corn pancake) with natilla and fresh cheese—about 1,200 colones ($2). Try the sugarcane juice from the press at the back for 500 colones.
💡 Combine with the nearby Parque Hermosa for a shady walk. The best photos come from the south side in late afternoon, when the shadows highlight the stonework. No fee, no attendant, just a quick stop.
💡 Visit on a Saturday morning to see small artisan markets pop up along the east side. The cathedral interiors are free to enter and open from 6 am to 6 pm.
💡 Start the walk before 7 am to beat the heat and cloud cover. Wear trainers—the path is rocky and rootsy. Bring water, as there are no shops along the route.
💡 Take bus route 4 from the centre—20 minutes and 370 colones. The free days can get busy with school groups, so arrive by 10 am to avoid queues.