Lake Botos
Lake Botos (Spanish: Laguna Botos), is a crater lake located inside the Poás Volcano National Park.[1]
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| Coordinates | 10.187086°N 84.227267°W |
| Type | crater lake |
| Max. length | 365 m (0.227 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.1033 km2 (0.0399 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,580 m (8,460 ft) |
Location
It is located in Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Physical aspects
Lake Botos is located within Botos cone crater, it has an almost circular outline. It is around 7,540 years old, drains through Angel River, and surrounding forest is classified as tropical, subtropical and some páramo vegetation. There are around 23 algae species.[1]
Social and economic uses
As part of the Poás Volcano National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the country, this lake benefits the tourism industry. Access trails are paved and the viewpoint is easily accessed. [2][3]
Gallery
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Lake Botos panorama as seen from the viewpoint trail
References
- Umaña V., Gerardo (2001). "Limnology of Botos Lake, a tropical crater lake in Costa Rica". Revista Biología Tropical. 39 (2). Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- Zúñiga, Alejandro (4 June 2019). "Costa Rica 101: Visiting Poás Volcano National Park". Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- "Poás Volcano National Park". Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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