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: February 17–24, 2024
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
Poás Volcano Lodge
Address: Poas Volcano Lodge, 500m West of the Gas Station Varablanca, Varablanca, Heredia
Phone: +506 2482-2194
Daily Schedule
The following schedule is conditional on access and/or weather conditions day to day.
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Sunday, February 18 | 3–5 pm | Introductions |
| Monday, February 19 | 8 am–3 pm | Working inside the Poás national park |
| Tuesday, February 20 | 8 am–3 pm | Working inside the Poás national park |
| Wednesday, February 21 | All day | Data day, followed by group updates |
| Thursday, February 22 | 8 am–3 pm | Working inside the Poás national park |
| Friday, February 23 | 8 am–3 pm | Working inside the Poás national park |
| Saturday, February 24 | 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.