Places to visit near

Matina

Matina is a town in Limón Province district, Costa Rica of about 2,315 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfalls and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Barbilla, Isla Uvita and Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes.

10.0836° N, 83.2843° WPop. 2,315

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km32
Must-see11
Notable201
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Matina

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:27 pm

198 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 Matina
  2. Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedeschurch · 30 min
  3. Reserva Forestal Río Pacuarenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Parque Nacional Barbillanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Isla Uvitariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Humedal Nacional Cariarinature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Matina
Today’s loopMatinaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matina?

Parque Nacional Barbilla (nature spot, about 27 km), Humedal Nacional Cariari (nature spot, about 13 km), Reserva Forestal Pacuare Matina (nature spot, about 14 km), Isla Uvita (river spot, about 39 km), Reserva Forestal Río Pacuare (nature spot, about 25 km), Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (church, about 46 km).

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

32 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfall, 7 beaches & coast, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matina?

Cerro Tigre, about 28 km by road; Bita (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Matina?

Catarata Ayil, about 28 km by road; Catarata Las Golondrinas (52 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matina?

Start in Matina, visit Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, then Reserva Forestal Río Pacuare, then Parque Nacional Barbilla, then Isla Uvita, then Humedal Nacional Cariari, and drive back — about 198 km by road in all.