Guanacaste district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Nandayure

Nandayure is a town in Guanacaste district, Costa Rica, home to about 1,649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 beaches & coast, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Isla de Chira (12 km), Barra Honda National Park (28 km) and Parroquia San Blas (38 km).

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Nandayure at a glance

Location
Guanacaste district, Costa Rica
Population
about 1,649
Coordinates
10.0333° N, 85.2000° W
Places within 50 km
161 (6 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 Nandayure

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nandayure

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nandayure. The closest is Cerro Cenízaro (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Nandayure

84 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nandayure. The closest is Playa Muerto (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nandayure

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nandayure. The closest is Riberino Zapandi Wetlands (17 km); the best-known is Barra Honda National Park (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nandayure

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nandayure. The closest is Isla Berrugate (4 km); the best-known is Isla de Chira (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Isla de Chira · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Isla Berrugate · river spot · Guanacaste · ~4 km
  • Isla Yuca · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~17 km
  • Isla Venado · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~19 km
  • Isla San Lucas · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Isla Bejuco · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~23 km

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Waterfalls near Nandayure

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Nandayure. The closest is Salto El Calvo (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Nandayure

7 museums within 100 km of Nandayure. The closest is Cárcel San Lucas (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Nandayure

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nandayure
  2. 7 km Cerro Nandayure · viewpoint, Guanacaste
  3. 27 km Barra Honda National Park · national park, Guanacaste
  4. 29 km Isla de Chira · river spot, Puntarenas Province
  5. 9 km Cerro Cenízaro · viewpoint, Guanacaste
  6. 3 km Isla Berrugate · river spot, Guanacaste
  7. 4 km Back to Nandayure

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    Places near Nandayure by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6499Cerro Cenízaro (6 km)
    Beaches & coast4684Playa Muerto (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1625Riberino Zapandi Wetlands (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1521Isla Berrugate (4 km)
    Waterfalls720Salto El Calvo (26 km)
    Museums27Cárcel San Lucas (42 km)
    Other attractions45Diriá Coffee Tour (29 km)
    Forts & heritage34Antigua Gasolinera Carmona (9 km)
    Parks24Parque Central de Hojancha (30 km)
    Churches23Iglesia de Santa Ana (31 km)
    Treks01Selvatura Hangingbridges (69 km)

    Nandayure: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nandayure?

    Isla de Chira (river spot, about 12 km), Isla Berrugate (river spot, about 4 km), Cerro Cenízaro (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cerro Nandayure (viewpoint, about 7 km), Barra Honda National Park (national park, about 28 km), Antigua Gasolinera Carmona (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 beaches & coast, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nandayure?

    Cerro Cenízaro, about 6 km by road; Cerro Nandayure (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Nandayure?

    Playa Muerto, about 14 km by road; Playa Calera (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Nandayure?

    Riberino Zapandi Wetlands, about 17 km by road; Reserva Natural Monte Alto (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nandayure?

    Start in Nandayure, visit Cerro Nandayure, then Barra Honda National Park, then Isla de Chira, then Cerro Cenízaro, then Isla Berrugate, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nandayure?

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

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