Poás volcano field workshop—logistical details for participants
The AVERT team, and our collaborators from OVSICORI, are looking forward to you joining us for our 5-day field workshop at Poás volcano. This page provides an overview of information required for participants.
Dates: March 9–15, 2025
Overview of the Poás crater region, taken from a drone. The two crater lakes—Laguna Botos and the highly acidic Laguna Caliente—are visible. Credit: OVSICORI. / Vista general de la región de la cráter Poás, tomada desde un drone. Los dos lagos cráteres — Laguna Botos y el ácido Laguna Caliente — son visibles. Crédito: OVSICORI.
Accommodation
El Churrasco
Address: Poasito, frente a la Delegación de la Guardia de Asistencia Rural, 10 km antes del Volcán Poas, Alajuela, Poas, Costa Rica
Phone: +506 2482-2135
Mobile: +506 8861-0902
Hotel Altura
Address: Volcan Poas 3 Km Calle La Legua, Poas Volcano National Park 20802 Costa Rica
Phone: +506 6236 0000
Daily Schedule
The following schedule is conditional on access and/or weather conditions day to day.
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Sunday, March 9 | 3–5 pm | Introductions |
| Monday, March 10 | 8 am–3 pm | Working inside the Poás national park |
| Tuesday, March 11 | 8 am–3 pm | Working inside the Poás national park |
| Wednesday, March 12 | All day | Possible data day, followed by group updates—some groups working in park |
| Thursday, March 13 | 8 am–3 pm | Working inside the Poás national park |
| Friday, March 14 | 8 am–3 pm | Working inside the Poás national park |
| Saturday, March 15 | Morning | Return to Heredia |
PPE and General Safety
PPE—a rock helmet and respirator—will be worn at all times while working inside the crater. A finite supply of PPE will be available—please bring what you can.
Access to the crater will be limited to only those for whom it is strictly required for the collection of scientific data, with all groups accompanied at all times by a workshop leader equipped with a field radio.
OVSICORI will provide daily updates of eruption conditions at Poás, and be in contact at all times to provide warning of any observed changes.