Costa Rica

Places to visit near Batán

Batán is a town in Costa Rica, home to about 4,584 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Barbilla (23 km), Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (40 km) and Isla Uvita (46 km).

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Batán at a glance

Location
Costa Rica
Population
about 4,584
Coordinates
10.0835° N, 83.3341° W
Places within 50 km
34 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Batán

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Batán: 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 Batán

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Batán. The closest is Cerro Tigre (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cerro Tigre · viewpoint · Cartago Province · ~24 km
  • Bita · viewpoint · Cartago Province · ~25 km
  • Ayil · viewpoint · Cartago Province · ~28 km
  • Alto Ayil · viewpoint · Cartago Province · ~29 km
  • Volcan Turrialba · viewpoint · Cartago Province · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Cerro Cachimba · viewpoint · Limón Province · ~39 km

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Waterfalls near Batán

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Batán. The closest is Catarata Ayil (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Batán

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Batán. The closest is Humedal Nacional Cariari (17 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Barbilla (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Batán

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Batán. The closest is Playa Moín (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Batán

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Batán. The closest is Antigua Gobernación de Limón (44 km); the best-known is Monumento Nacional Guayabo (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Batán

11 museums within 100 km of Batán. The closest is Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Batán

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batán
  2. 17 km Humedal Nacional Cariari · nature spot, Limón Province
  3. 2 km Reserva Forestal Pacuare Matina · nature spot, Limón Province
  4. 49 km Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes · church, Limón Province
  5. 29 km Reserva Forestal Río Pacuare · nature spot, Limón Province
  6. 13 km Parque Nacional Barbilla · nature spot, Cartago Province
  7. 23 km Back to Batán

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How to reach Batán

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Batán by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints10109Cerro Tigre (24 km)
    Waterfalls335Catarata Ayil (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens625Humedal Nacional Cariari (17 km)
    Beaches & coast522Playa Moín (35 km)
    Forts & heritage119Antigua Gobernación de Limón (44 km)
    Museums111Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón (44 km)
    Other attractions211Uvita Lighthouse (46 km)
    Churches18Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Reventazón (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Isla Pájaros (36 km)
    Parks03Parque Santiago del Monte (95 km)

    Batán: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Batán?

    Parque Nacional Barbilla (nature spot, about 23 km), Humedal Nacional Cariari (nature spot, about 17 km), Reserva Forestal Pacuare Matina (nature spot, about 18 km), Reserva Forestal Río Pacuare (nature spot, about 19 km), Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (church, about 40 km), Cerro Tigre (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 beaches & coast, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Batán?

    Cerro Tigre, about 24 km by road; Bita (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Batán?

    Catarata Ayil, about 26 km by road; Catarata Las Golondrinas (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Batán?

    Humedal Nacional Cariari, about 17 km by road; Reserva Forestal Pacuare Matina (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Batán?

    Start in Batán, visit Humedal Nacional Cariari, then Reserva Forestal Pacuare Matina, then Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, then Reserva Forestal Río Pacuare, then Parque Nacional Barbilla, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Batán?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Batán

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Batán’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Batán on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.