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Desamparados

Desamparados is a town in Alajuela Province district, Costa Rica of about 14,448 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage and 31 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Playa Tárcoles, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes and Parque Recreativo Municipal Los Chorros.

9.9473° N, 84.5063° WPop. 14,448

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Within 30 km87 places
Within 50 km220
Must-see58
Notable221
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Desamparados

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:05 pm

43 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Desamparados
  2. Cerro San Pabloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Alto Lunaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Minas del Aguacatecave · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro Pelónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Muertoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Desamparados
Today’s loopDesamparadosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Desamparados?

Cerro Maderal (viewpoint, about 2 km), Cerro Chompipe (viewpoint, about 4 km), Minas del Aguacate (cave, about 6 km), Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate (museum, about 6 km), Cerro Pelón (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cerro Mondongo (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

220 places on Spotwander: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 31 beaches & coast, 20 waterfalls, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Desamparados?

Cerro Maderal, about 2 km by road; Cerro Chompipe (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Desamparados?

Antigua Iglesia de San Juan de Dios, about 9 km by road; Plaza Km 42 (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Desamparados?

Start in Desamparados, visit Cerro San Pablo, then Alto Luna, then Minas del Aguacate, then Cerro Pelón, then Cerro Muerto, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.