About: This is a popular place among locals to stop and observe the windmills from up close. It is a great place to have a picnic on the side of the road and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Parking is on the side of the road. There are restaurants and shops. Province:…
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La Montanuela
About: This property offers access to their picnic zone for a fee. They have ranchos with tables, but no food is sold so you must bring your own. It offers nice views of the valley especially at sunset. They also have cabins for overnight stays. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from…
Irazu Volcano National Park
About: This national park is home to Irazu Volcano, the tallest volcano in Costa Rica with several craters. This is one of two sectors of the national park, the other being the Prusia Sector which offers hiking trails in a forest. This sector offers an expansive viewpoint of the main crater, which boasts a bright…
Crater La Olla
About: This is a popular place to see the sunset. It does require a short but steep hike to the top of the hill. There are bathrooms, and limited food and drinks are sold, but you can also bring your own food for a picnic. It can get very cold and windy, and of course…
Cachi Dam
About: This is a popular stop when passing by. It falls right on Route 224, which is a great day-trip loop road through the Orosi Valley in Cartago. It is a hydroelectric dam which is interesting to see and take pictures at, as well as walk across. There are also street vendors where you can…
Downtown Alajuela Viewpoints
Options for viewpoints in Downtown Alajuela:
Soda y Mirador Cinchona
About: This viewpoint and restaurant is just on the side of the road and allows views of a waterfall and surrounding mountains. You will likely see birds and maybe other wildlife. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 7 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as you…
Monumento Griego
About: This is just a quick roadside stop if you are passing by and want to take some fun pictures. It is a set of columns arranged in a circle, resembling a Greek temple or monument. There isn’t any information about the history of the monument. There is nowhere to sit and there are no…
Mirador CaƱuelas
About: This is just a little pull-off on the side of the road to enjoy views of the valley. You can bring food and drinks to enjoy the sunset or just take some pictures when passing by on your way to another destination. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location:…
Hydroelectric Plant Toro 2
About: This is a hydroelectric plant located right on a large waterfall near the outskirts of the Poas Volcano. Access to the plant is restricted, but you can observe the waterfall and surrounding nature from the accessible platforms. There may be some trails you can hike but do so at your own discretion as they…