Cerros de Escazú

#110 among destinations in Costa Rica

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Escazú Mountains, are a mountain range in San José Province, central Costa Rica. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 9°51'0"N, 84°9'0"W

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San JoséCosta Rica

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Nearby attractions include: Cerro Cedral, Parque 25 de Julio, CODECE - Turismo Rural, Cerro Rabo de Mico.

3.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Cedral
83 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.
5.8 miNE
9°54'48"N • 84°5'37"W
Parque 25 de Julio, San José
149 min walk • Park
3.3 miN
9°53'50"N • 84°8'39"W
CODECE - Turismo Rural, San José
84 min walk • Park
1.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Rabo de Mico
35 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.
1.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Pico Alto
29 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.
2.2 miNW
National park
Escazú Hills Protected Zone
57 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.