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Poas Volcano & Sarchi Oxcarts Factory with Lunch. Private Tour from San Jose

San José · Central Valley & San José

Poas Volcano & Sarchi Oxcarts Private Tour from San Jose

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About this experience

This tour is a great combitation between 2 of the most visited regions in Costa Rica. The Poas Volcano and Sarchi Oxcart Factories. Sarchi Norte and Sarchi Sur are the most famous craft center in Costa Rica. The city has more than 200 stores and small factories that function as family businesses for woodworking. They produce wooden bowls, tableware, folding furniture, wooden and leather rocking chairs and a wide variety of souvenir craft items. The most popular items are the elaborately painted "ox carts" that traditionally transported coffee from the Central Valley to the port on the Pacific coast. Today it is the canton where the world's largest cart is located. The Sarchí furniture has an internationally recognized design and quality and are a true national icon.

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Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 151 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Portal Colonial
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
  • Ananta Wellness & Retreat
  • Eco Hotel Puerto Urbano
  • Hotel Terrazas Boutique
  • +145 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

Where

Poas Volcano National Park

What you'll do

  1. Poas volcano is the closest from San Jose City, Capital of Costa Rica. Only 60 minutes away, it is an amazing experience to be right at the edge of the crater of an active volcano

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  2. A national symbol of Costa Rica, the oxcart plays a key role in the country’s history, as they were used to transport coffee beans & other goods to nearby and faraway markets and ports. Starting in 1840’s most of the rural roads were very rough making the ox cart the sole means of transportation for families even though the trips could take weeks at times. Highly ornate, these oxcarts are elegantly craved and are usually hand-painted with bright colors. The painting of the ox cart is a Costa Rican tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Today most of the ox carts in Costa Rica are used as ornate decoration as well as symbols of Costa Rica in celebrations and parades. The largest and oldest oxcart factory is also found in Sarchi. The Joaquin Chaverri Oxcart Factory was built in 1902, and is considered to be the birthplace of oxcart handicrafts in Costa Rica.

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  3. Carretas Chaverri is one of the largest souvenir stores in Sarchi and pioneer in the Oxcarts fabrication. In here you will be able to admire the local art and purchase many beautiful souvenirs

    1h here

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Poas Volcano Park entrance fee
  • Visit the largest souvenir stores in Sarchi
  • Visit to a coffee plantation
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  • Private tour guide

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tip for professional tour Guide

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Easy physical level

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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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