Places to visit near

Orotina

Orotina is a town in Alajuela Province district, Costa Rica of about 6,135 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 beaches & coast and 36 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Playa Tárcoles, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes and Parque Recreativo Municipal Los Chorros.

9.9120° N, 84.5234° WPop. 6,135

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Within 30 km89 places
Within 50 km211
Must-see58
Notable219
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Orotina

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

72 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 Orotina
  2. Cerro Maderalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro Chompipeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cerro San Pabloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Playa Tárcolesbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cerro Coyoteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Orotina
Today’s loopOrotinaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Orotina?

Playa Tárcoles (beach, about 26 km), Cerro Chompipe (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cerro San Pablo (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cerro Rayo (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cerro Maderal (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cerro Coyote (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

211 places on Spotwander: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 beaches & coast, 36 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Orotina?

Cerro Chompipe, about 6 km by road; Cerro San Pablo (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Orotina?

Finca Coopetrec, about 20 km by road; Playa Guacalillo (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Orotina?

Start in Orotina, visit Cerro Maderal, then Cerro Chompipe, then Cerro San Pablo, then Playa Tárcoles, then Cerro Coyote, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.