Poas Volcano and the Heredia Highlands are located north of Alajuela. This is a beautiful region with cloud-shrouded mountains and coffee plantations. At only an hour from locations in Alajuela and an hour and a half from most places in San Jose, a visit to the highlands is a must for anybody spending time in the Central Valley.
The following map of the Heredia-Poas area is an interactive map using the latest Google technology. Zoom in or out or pan left, right, up or down with the controls on the left.
Latitude: N 10° 2' 27.12"
Longitude: W 84° 7' 31.55"
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