Cerro Cedral

#46 among destinations in Costa Rica

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7940 ftCoordinates: 9°52'60"N, 84°10'60"W

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San JoséCosta Rica

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Cerro Cedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Diversiones, Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Bocaraca, Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana.

6.5 miNE
Amusement park
Parque Diversiones, San José
166 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San José, Costa Rica, Parque Diversiones is a vibrant oasis of fun and excitement for families and thrill-seekers alike. As the premier amusement park in the country, this attraction offers a wide array of rides, games, and experiences that...
6.5 miNE
Park, Field
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, San José
166 min walk • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, often referred to as "the lungs of San José," is a sprawling urban oasis in the heart of Costa Rica's capital. This expansive green space, encompassing an area of approximately 72 hectares, is the largest and most significant park in...
6.6 miNE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Bocaraca, San José
168 min walk • Bocaraca is a steel roller coaster located at Parque de Diversiones Dr. Roberto Ortiz Brenes in San José, Costa Rica. It is a standard production model Vekoma Whirlwind double corkscrew roller coaster, featuring a 64-foot lift hill, and a pair of corkscrews separated by a turn. Overall track length is 1,184 feet.
3.9 miN
Zoo, Park
Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana, San José
99 min walk • Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana is a wilderness area of approximately 52 hectares, located in the Uruca district, in the canton of Santa Ana, Costa Rica. It has an average altitude of 900 meters and is bounded to the east by the bed of the river Uruca.
4.2 miW
Protected area
Quitirrisí Protected Zone, Ciudad Colón
108 min walk • Quitirrisí Protected Zone, is a protected area in Costa Rica, managed under the Central Conservation Area, it was created in 1982 by executive decree 13594-A.
2.8 miE
9°53'50"N • 84°8'39"W
CODECE - Turismo Rural, San José
73 min walk • Park
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Rabo de Mico
110 min walk • 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.
4.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Pico Alto
105 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.
3.2 miSE
Natural feature, Nature
Cerros de Escazú
83 min walk • Escazú Mountains, are a mountain range in San José Province, central Costa Rica.
6 miNE
9°55'57"N • 84°6'39"W
Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle, San José
153 min walk • Museum
3.8 miN
Universities and schools
United World College of Costa Rica
97 min walk • The United World College Costa Rica, located in the Santa Ana suburb of San José, is the 11th college in the UWC movement and the first to offer instruction in both English and Spanish.