Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Breñón

Breñón is a town in Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 230 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Macho de Monte Cascadas (30 km), Cerro Pando (44 km) and Cerro Picacho (45 km).

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Breñón at a glance

Location
Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 230
Coordinates
8.6249° N, 82.8128° W
Places within 50 km
49 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Breñón

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Breñón

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Breñón. The closest is Cerro Corredor (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Breñón

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Breñón. The closest is Playa Estero Ricó (45 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Breñón

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Breñón. The closest is Salto El Túnel (21 km); the best-known is Macho de Monte Cascadas (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Breñón

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Breñón. The closest is Wilson Botanical Gardens (31 km); the best-known is Zona Protectora Las Tablas (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Breñón

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Breñón. The closest is Isla San Pedro (63 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Breñón

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Breñón. The closest is Ferrocarril de Chiriquí (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Breñón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 110 km on the road.

  1. Start in Breñón
  2. 21 km Salto El Túnel · waterfall, Puntarenas Province
  3. 9 km Cerro Corredor · viewpoint, Puntarenas Province
  4. 22 km Cueva Lenin · cave, Chiriquí
  5. 1 km Cueva Portón · cave, Chiriquí
  6. 27 km Macho de Monte Cascadas · waterfall, Chiriquí
  7. 30 km Back to Breñón

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Breñón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1681Cerro Corredor (14 km)
    Beaches & coast939Playa Estero Ricó (45 km)
    Waterfalls1032Salto El Túnel (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens519Wilson Botanical Gardens (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves016Isla San Pedro (63 km)
    Forts & heritage412Ferrocarril de Chiriquí (27 km)
    Museums25Sitio Arqueológico y Parque Temático Barriles (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Presa Macho de Monte (29 km)
    Caves23Cueva Lenin (9 km)
    Churches01Catedral San José (61 km)
    Other attractions01Cangilones de Gualaca (71 km)

    Breñón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Breñón?

    Cueva Lenin (cave, about 9 km), Macho de Monte Cascadas (waterfall, about 30 km), Cueva Portón (cave, about 10 km), Cerro Corredor (viewpoint, about 14 km), Salto El Túnel (waterfall, about 21 km), Salto El Chorro (waterfall, about 23 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Breñón?

    Cerro Corredor, about 14 km by road; Alto de Monte Lirio (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Breñón?

    Playa Estero Ricó, about 45 km by road; Coco Beach (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Breñón?

    Salto El Túnel, about 21 km by road; Salto El Chorro (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Breñón?

    Start in Breñón, visit Salto El Túnel, then Cerro Corredor, then Cueva Lenin, then Cueva Portón, then Macho de Monte Cascadas, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Breñón?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Breñón

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