Places to visit near

Pocora

Pocora is a town in Limón Province district, Costa Rica of about 5,248 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, Volcan Turrialba and Monumento Nacional Guayabo.

10.1718° N, 83.6044° WPop. 5,248

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km58
Must-see45
Notable223
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pocora

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

95 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 Pocora
  2. Reventazónlake · 45 min
  3. Monumento Nacional Guayaboheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Volcan Turrialbaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Catarata Las Golondrinaswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Balneario La Habanabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pocora
Today’s loopPocoraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pocora?

Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (church, about 1 km), Catarata Las Golondrinas (waterfall, about 8 km), Volcan Turrialba (viewpoint, about 30 km), Monumento Nacional Guayabo (heritage site, about 31 km), Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba (nature spot, about 31 km), Balneario La Habana (beach, about 13 km).

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

58 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 2 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pocora?

Cerro Cachimba, about 19 km by road; Alto Gracias A Dios (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pocora?

Monumento Nacional Guayabo, about 31 km by road; El Cristo (55 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pocora?

Start in Pocora, visit Reventazón, then Monumento Nacional Guayabo, then Volcan Turrialba, then Catarata Las Golondrinas, then Balneario La Habana, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.