Lake Poco Sol

Lake Poco Sol is another volcanic lake with a long history, located in the Cordillera de Tilarán in Costa Rica. The lake lies at an altitude of 789 meters, about 11.5 meters in depth. In Spanish, “Poco Sol” means “Litter Sunshine”. People believe that the lake earns its name because of how shiny and stunning it is in the middle of the forest surrounding it.

In the lake and the area around it, you can see volcanic features including tuffs, lava flows, lahar deposits, and breccia. Lake Poco Sol may be a crater from a phreatic explosion or a landslide scar. It has sulfur deposits, hot springs, and mud pots. The area has been investigated for the possibility of obtaining geothermal energy from it. Therefore, if you’re a geography expert, this is the perfect place for you to explore in Costa Rica.

Aside from geographical value, lake Poco Sol also has breathtakingly beautiful nature that was described as “a nature paradise”. Visiting the lake, you’ll get to see the stunning lake, one of the most beautiful forests in Costa Rica, and volcanic remnants, all in the same place.