Escazú Hills Protected Zone

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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. ()

Elevation: 5541 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 9°52'27"N, 84°10'18"W

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San JoséCosta Rica

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Escazú Hills Protected Zone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana, Quitirrisí Protected Zone, Cerro Cedral.

6.3 miNE
Park, Field
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, San José
160 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...
4.7 miN
Zoo, Park
Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana, San José
119 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.
5 miW
Protected area
Quitirrisí Protected Zone, Ciudad Colón
128 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.
1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Cedral
26 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.
6.5 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Gimnasio Nacional, San José
167 min walk • The Eddy Cortés National Gymnasium, better known as National Gymnasium, is a sports arena located in La Sabana Metropolitan Park, San José, Costa Rica. Its capacity is over 4,000.
6 miNE
9°54'48"N • 84°5'37"W
Parque 25 de Julio, San José
152 min walk • Park
2.5 miNE
9°53'50"N • 84°8'39"W
CODECE - Turismo Rural, San José
63 min walk • Park
3.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Rabo de Mico
84 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.
3.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro Pico Alto
79 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 miSE
Natural feature, Nature
Cerros de Escazú
57 min walk • Escazú Mountains, are a mountain range in San José Province, central Costa Rica.
5.8 miNE
9°55'57"N • 84°6'39"W
Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle, San José
147 min walk • Museum