Places to visit near

La Virgen

La Virgen is a town in Heredia Province district, Costa Rica. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage and 35 waterfalls. The must-see places are Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre, Pital Hillock and Buenos Aires Hillock.

10.4017° N, 84.1335° W

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km113
Must-see58
Notable211
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Virgen

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

75 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 La Virgen
  2. Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegrenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Cerro Congoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Buenos Aires Hillockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Barrantes Hillockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Pital Hillockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in La Virgen
Today’s loopLa VirgenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Virgen?

Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre (nature spot, about 17 km), Pital Hillock (viewpoint, about 20 km), Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Tirimbina (nature spot, about 3 km), Buenos Aires Hillock (viewpoint, about 24 km), Barrantes Hillock (viewpoint, about 24 km), Cerro Congo (viewpoint, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Virgen?

113 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 35 waterfalls, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Virgen?

Reserva Ecológica Bijagual, about 9 km by road; Río Cuarto (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to La Virgen?

Alajuela - Heredia, about 6 km by road; Antiguo Pollo Rey (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Virgen?

Start in La Virgen, visit Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre, then Cerro Congo, then Buenos Aires Hillock, then Barrantes Hillock, then Pital Hillock, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.