About: There isn’t much here other than a stop to closely observe the wind turbines. It is also a few minutes out of the way if you’re going from La Fortuna to Monteverde or vice versa, but if you’ve never seen them before and have the time, it’s worth making the short detour, especially if…
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Cerro Tovar, Parque del Viento
About: This is a wonderful, relatively easy-to-access viewpoint, perfect for a picnic on a nice day or to watch the sunset (or sunrise). It offers 360° views as it is situated on top of a hill. There is a huge cross at the top as well. The road to get up winds around the hill…
Monteverde Viewpoints
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Vista al Golfo
About: This is a nice viewpoint overlooking the Gulf of Nicoya. There is a small fee to park and enter. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 7 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes What to wear and bring: Camera, warm…
Mirador Valle Escondido Preserve and Mirador El Maike
About: These are two viewpoints just a short distance away from one another on the side of the road from Santa Elena toward the Monteverde Cloud Forest. You can park across the street from Mirador Valle Escondido Preserve on the side of the road or at El Bosque Restaurant, Casem Co-op, or Taty’s Bakery and…
Mirador San Luis
About: This viewpoint looks West toward the Pacific Coast and the Nicoya Gulf. It is beautiful at any time of day, but especially at sunset. The road to get here from Santa Elena/Monteverde is a steep and winding downhill, however, the road is paved and in good condition. It can be reached by foot, but…
Mirador Los Olivos
About: An old observation tower from which, on a clear day, you can see Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano, as well as the surrounding mountains. There is not really space to sit or eat, but definitely take some pictures, especially if you get lucky with clear weather. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach…
Mirador La Lindora
About: This is the perfect rest stop to stretch your legs and enjoy the views of the Pacific on your way up to (or back down from) Monteverde. It isn’t official, just a place to pull over on the side of the road. It’s completely free and you’ll likely see other cars doing the same….
Cerro Pinocho
About: A beautiful hidden gem with unmatched 360° scenic views of the mountains around, and down to the coast and Gulf of Nicoya. It is a private property, but open to the public for a small fee. The owner is very kind and welcoming. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location:…