Cerro Rabo de Mico

#90 among destinations in Costa Rica

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Cerro Rabo de Mico is the highest mountain of the Cerros de Escazú, Costa Rica with 2,428 m. The peak is accessible by trails from Escazu as well as Aserri, through the trail that leads past la Piedra de Aserri. Rabo de mico means literally 'monkey tail' although this denomination probably comes from a tree fern colloquially named likewise. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7966 ftCoordinates: 9°51'0"N, 84°7'48"W

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San JoséCosta Rica

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Cerro Rabo de Mico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Feria Del Agricultor, Cerro Cedral, Parque 25 de Julio, CODECE - Turismo Rural.

7.1 miNE
9°55'6"N • 84°3'5"W
Feria Del Agricultor, San José
182 min walk • Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Cedral
110 min walk • The Cerro Cedral is the second highest mountain of the Cerros de Escazú, Costa Rica with 2,420 m. Cedral means 'cedar forest' referring to an endangered tree species locally known as Cedro Dulce, which occurs there.
5 miNE
9°54'48"N • 84°5'37"W
Parque 25 de Julio, San José
128 min walk • Park
3.4 miN
9°53'50"N • 84°8'39"W
CODECE - Turismo Rural, San José
87 min walk • Park
~1190 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Pico Alto
6 min walk • The Cerro Pico Alto is the third highest mountain of the Cerros de Escazú, Costa Rica with 2,428 m. Pico Alto means high peak.
1.4 miW
Natural feature, Nature
Cerros de Escazú
35 min walk • Escazú Mountains, are a mountain range in San José Province, central Costa Rica.
5.5 miNE
9°53'42"N • 84°3'50"W
Centro Comercial DECOSURE, San José
140 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
6.1 miNE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estadio Jorge "Cuty" Monge, San José
157 min walk • Jorge Hernán "Cuty" Monge Stadium is a football stadium in Desamparados, Costa Rica. It is the home ground of the C.F. Universidad de Costa Rica team.
3.3 miNW
National park
Escazú Hills Protected Zone
84 min walk • Escazú Hills Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1976 by executive decree 6112-A.