Poas canton is well known for being close to the Poas Volcano (which is the canton's in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The town is also close to the Poas and Poasito rivers. In Poas you can find strawberries almost everywhere, as this is a great area to grow them for it's cool climate
Poas is a great are for families, both local and tourist to experience the Poas Volcano and it's surrounding attractions. Poas volcano has easy access and you can book tours and buy your ticket to visit online, this is the only way to buy it ahead, however if you forget you can buy it at a near by restaurant.
Must see attractions for tourists visiting Poas, Alajuela are the Poas Volcano National Park where you can tour and see the active volcano crater and it's surrounding beautiful landscapes, The Cataratas de la Paz Waterfalls at Vara Blanca, where you can experience the wildlife and 5 different waterfalls, Laguna de Fraijanes where you will be able to fish trouts and relax, Bajos del Toro which is a bright blue waterfall where you can take a dip in a reserve between the Poas Volcano and a Conservation Area and Sarchí a place you cannot miss if you want to see more about the costa rican famous craftsmanship and the traditional ox-cart.