Alajuela Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Quesada

Quesada is a town in Alajuela Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 27,310 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 waterfalls, 20 forts & heritage and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Parque Urb. San Gerardo (2 km), Volcán Platanar (9 km) and Volcán Porvenir (12 km).

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Quesada, Costa Rica
Quesada, Alajuela Province district, Costa Rica. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Quesada at a glance

Location
Alajuela Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 27,310
Coordinates
10.3238° N, 84.4271° W
Places within 50 km
163 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Quesada

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Quesada

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Quesada. The closest is Parque Urb. San Gerardo (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Quesada

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Quesada. The closest is Sendero Cascada de Las Nubes (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Quesada

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Quesada. The closest is Antiguo Redondel Santa Rita (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Quesada

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Quesada. The closest is Juan Castro Blanco National Park (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Quesada

13 museums within 100 km of Quesada. The closest is Museo La Carreta (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Quesada

10 churches within 100 km of Quesada. The closest is Iglesia San Rafael Arcángel (37 km); the best-known is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Quesada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Quesada
  2. 2 km Parque Urb. San Gerardo · viewpoint, Alajuela Province
  3. 8 km Volcán Platanar · viewpoint, Alajuela Province
  4. 4 km Volcán Porvenir · viewpoint, Alajuela Province
  5. 5 km Juan Castro Blanco National Park · national park, Alajuela Province
  6. 11 km Morera Hillock · viewpoint, Alajuela Province
  7. 15 km Back to Quesada

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Quesada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6199Parque Urb. San Gerardo (2 km)
    Waterfalls4351Sendero Cascada de Las Nubes (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2043Antiguo Redondel Santa Rita (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1427Juan Castro Blanco National Park (14 km)
    Museums513Museo La Carreta (22 km)
    Churches310Iglesia San Rafael Arcángel (37 km)
    Parks29Parque Alberto Manuel Brenes Mora (33 km)
    Other attractions58Terminal de Autobuses Plaza San Carlos (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Pozo Verde (13 km)
    Beaches & coast13Centro Turístico Las Musas (34 km)
    Caves13Minas del Aguacate (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Río Arenal (37 km)
    Treks01Selvatura Hangingbridges (51 km)

    Quesada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Quesada?

    Parque Urb. San Gerardo (viewpoint, about 2 km), Volcán Platanar (viewpoint, about 9 km), Volcán Porvenir (viewpoint, about 12 km), Juan Castro Blanco National Park (national park, about 14 km), Morera Hillock (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cerro Volcán Viejo (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 waterfalls, 20 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Quesada?

    Parque Urb. San Gerardo, about 2 km by road; Volcán Platanar (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Quesada?

    Sendero Cascada de Las Nubes, about 4 km by road; Catarata de Santa Clara (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Quesada?

    Antiguo Redondel Santa Rita, about 12 km by road; Antiguo Puente Sobre el Río Toro (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Quesada?

    Start in Quesada, visit Parque Urb. San Gerardo, then Volcán Platanar, then Volcán Porvenir, then Juan Castro Blanco National Park, then Morera Hillock, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Quesada?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Quesada

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Quesada’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Quesada on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.