San Jose Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Aserrí

Aserrí is a town in San Jose Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 25,874 people. Within 50 km by road there are 238 places to visit — 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 69 forts & heritage, 33 museums and 19 churches. The must-see places are Cerro San Miguel (6 km), Cerro Pico Alto (6 km) and Parque Central de Alajuelita (6 km).

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Aserrí at a glance

Location
San Jose Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 25,874
Coordinates
9.8588° N, 84.0923° W
Places within 50 km
238 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Aserrí

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aserrí: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aserrí

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aserrí. The closest is La Piedra de Aserrí (2 km); the best-known is Cerro San Miguel (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Aserrí

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aserrí. The closest is Accidente Aeréo Vuelo 32 de Sansa (8 km); the best-known is El Fortín (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Aserrí

33 museums within 100 km of Aserrí. The closest is Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense (7 km); the best-known is Museo del Oro Precolombino (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Aserrí

20 churches within 100 km of Aserrí. The closest is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Los Desamparados (7 km); the best-known is Catedral Metropolitana de San José (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aserrí

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aserrí. The closest is Parque Central de Alajuelita (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Aserrí

12 parks within 100 km of Aserrí. The closest is Parque Okayama (8 km); the best-known is Parque Metropolitano La Sabana (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Aserrí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aserrí
  2. 6 km Cerro Pico Alto · viewpoint, San Jose Province
  3. 1 km Cerro Rabo de Mico · viewpoint, San Jose Province
  4. 2 km Cerro Cedral · viewpoint, San Jose Province
  5. 3 km Cerro San Miguel · viewpoint, San Jose Province
  6. 5 km Parque Central de Alajuelita · nature spot, San Jose Province
  7. 6 km Back to Aserrí

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    Within 15 km of Aserrí

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aserrí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5771La Piedra de Aserrí (2 km)
    Forts & heritage6970Accidente Aeréo Vuelo 32 de Sansa (8 km)
    Museums3333Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense (7 km)
    Other attractions2323Terminal Tracopa (9 km)
    Churches1920Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Los Desamparados (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1116Parque Central de Alajuelita (6 km)
    Parks1212Parque Okayama (8 km)
    Waterfalls99Catarata Río Agres (6 km)
    Beaches & coast24Balneario La Reína del Sol (10 km)
    Caves22Cueva del Tren (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Vísta de la Laguna Botos (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla Damas (58 km)

    Aserrí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aserrí?

    Cerro San Miguel (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cerro Pico Alto (viewpoint, about 6 km), Parque Central de Alajuelita (nature spot, about 6 km), Cerro Rabo de Mico (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cerro Cedral (viewpoint, about 7 km), Catedral Metropolitana de San José (church, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aserrí?

    238 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 69 forts & heritage, 33 museums, 23 other attractions, 19 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aserrí?

    La Piedra de Aserrí, about 2 km by road; Miner's Rock (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aserrí?

    Accidente Aeréo Vuelo 32 de Sansa, about 8 km by road; A la Maternidad (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Aserrí?

    Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense, about 7 km by road; Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aserrí?

    Start in Aserrí, visit Cerro Pico Alto, then Cerro Rabo de Mico, then Cerro Cedral, then Cerro San Miguel, then Parque Central de Alajuelita, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aserrí?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

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