Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Corredor

Corredor is a town in Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 7,084 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Macho de Monte Cascadas (47 km), Zona Protectora Las Tablas (48 km) and Cerro Pando (51 km).

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Corredor at a glance

Location
Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 7,084
Coordinates
8.6400° N, 82.9460° W
Places within 50 km
44 (2 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 Corredor

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

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Corredor. The closest is Cerro Corredor (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Corredor

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Corredor. The closest is Playa Zancudo (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Corredor

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Corredor. The closest is Salto El Túnel (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Corredor

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Corredor. The closest is Wilson Botanical Gardens (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Corredor

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Corredor. The closest is Parqueo En Desuso (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Corredor

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Corredor. The closest is Isla San Pedro (78 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Corredor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Corredor
  2. 5 km Cerro Corredor · viewpoint, Puntarenas Province
  3. 9 km Salto El Túnel · waterfall, Puntarenas Province
  4. 13 km Wilson Botanical Gardens · garden, Puntarenas Province
  5. 3 km Humedal Lacustrino Laguna del Paraguas · nature spot, Puntarenas Province
  6. 28 km Alto Mirador · viewpoint, Puntarenas Province
  7. 16 km Back to Corredor

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Corredor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1286Cerro Corredor (5 km)
    Beaches & coast941Playa Zancudo (31 km)
    Waterfalls731Salto El Túnel (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens718Wilson Botanical Gardens (21 km)
    Forts & heritage414Parqueo En Desuso (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves010Isla San Pedro (78 km)
    Museums25Casa de la Cultura (25 km)
    Caves23Cueva Lenin (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Presa Macho de Monte (47 km)
    Churches01Catedral San José (78 km)
    Other attractions01Cangilones de Gualaca (90 km)

    Corredor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Corredor?

    Cerro Corredor (viewpoint, about 5 km), Salto El Túnel (waterfall, about 8 km), Alto Mirador (viewpoint, about 16 km), Wilson Botanical Gardens (garden, about 21 km), Humedal Lacustrino Laguna del Paraguas (nature spot, about 21 km), Km 31's Waterfalls (waterfall, about 23 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Corredor?

    Cerro Corredor, about 5 km by road; Alto Mirador (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Corredor?

    Playa Zancudo, about 31 km by road; Playa El Atrocho (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Corredor?

    Salto El Túnel, about 8 km by road; Km 31's Waterfalls (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Corredor?

    Start in Corredor, visit Cerro Corredor, then Salto El Túnel, then Wilson Botanical Gardens, then Humedal Lacustrino Laguna del Paraguas, then Alto Mirador, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Corredor?

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

    Towns near Corredor

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