Places to visit near

Progreso

Progreso is a town in Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica of about 2,211 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Macho de Monte Cascadas, Baru Volcano and Cerro Picacho.

8.4467° N, 82.8386° WPop. 2,211

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see9
Notable172
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Progreso

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:05 pm

143 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 Progreso
  2. Salto El Chorrowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cueva Lenincave · 1 hrs
  4. Macho de Monte Cascadaswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Coco Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Playa El Porvenirbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Progreso
Today’s loopProgresoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Progreso?

Salto El Chorro (waterfall, about 6 km), Cueva Lenin (cave, about 20 km), Cueva Portón (cave, about 20 km), Coco Beach (beach, about 21 km), Playa El Palmar (beach, about 22 km), Playa El Porvenir (beach, about 23 km).

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

47 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Progreso?

Cerro Capacho, about 14 km by road; Cerro Corredor (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Progreso?

Coco Beach, about 21 km by road; Playa El Palmar (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Progreso?

Start in Progreso, visit Salto El Chorro, then Cueva Lenin, then Macho de Monte Cascadas, then Coco Beach, then Playa El Porvenir, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.