Cartago Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Cot

Cot is a town in Cartago Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 6,784 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 32 museums and 21 waterfalls. The must-see places are Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles (7 km), Irazú Volcano (13 km) and Parroquia San Antonio de Padua (23 km).

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Cot at a glance

Location
Cartago Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 6,784
Coordinates
9.8945° N, 83.8730° W
Places within 50 km
243 (26 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

Top places to visit near Cot

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

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cot. The closest is Cerro Pasquí (6 km); the best-known is Irazú Volcano (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Cot

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cot. The closest is El Cristo (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Cot

32 museums within 100 km of Cot. The closest is Museo Municipal de Cartago (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cot

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Cot. The closest is Catarata Los Novios (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Cot

19 churches within 100 km of Cot. The closest is Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cot

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cot. The closest is Jardín Botánico Lankester (8 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cot

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cot
  2. 2 km El Cristo · heritage site, Cartago Province
  3. 5 km Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles · church, Cartago Province
  4. 18 km Parroquia San Antonio de Padua · church, San Jose Province
  5. 28 km Irazú Volcano · viewpoint, Cartago Province
  6. 12 km Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba · nature spot, Cartago Province
  7. 23 km Back to Cot

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    Within 15 km of Cot

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cot by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7285Cerro Pasquí (6 km)
    Forts & heritage4647El Cristo (2 km)
    Museums3232Museo Municipal de Cartago (7 km)
    Other attractions2323Sanatorio Dr. Carlos Durán Cartín (6 km)
    Waterfalls2123Catarata Los Novios (9 km)
    Churches1719Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1319Jardín Botánico Lankester (8 km)
    Parks1010Parque Santiago del Monte (17 km)
    Beaches & coast68Balneario Ujarrás (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Cachi Dam (12 km)
    Caves11Cueva del Tren (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla Damas (76 km)

    Cot: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cot?

    Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles (church, about 7 km), Irazú Volcano (viewpoint, about 13 km), El Cristo (heritage site, about 2 km), Parroquia San Antonio de Padua (church, about 23 km), Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba (nature spot, about 23 km), Volcan Turrialba (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

    243 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 32 museums, 23 other attractions, 21 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cot?

    Cerro Pasquí, about 6 km by road; Alto Coyotes (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cot?

    El Cristo, about 2 km by road; Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cot?

    Museo Municipal de Cartago, about 7 km by road; Museo Convento Franciscano San José de Orosi (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cot?

    Start in Cot, visit El Cristo, then Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, then Parroquia San Antonio de Padua, then Irazú Volcano, then Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cot?

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

    Towns near Cot

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cot’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.