Limón Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Roxana

Roxana is a town in Limón Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 2,351 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 1 museums and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (23 km), Volcan Turrialba (34 km) and Braulio Carrillo National Park (35 km).

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Roxana at a glance

Location
Limón Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 2,351
Coordinates
10.2671° N, 83.7511° W
Places within 50 km
66 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Roxana

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Roxana

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Roxana. The closest is Lomas de Sierpe (27 km); the best-known is Volcan Turrialba (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Roxana

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roxana. The closest is Monumento Nacional Guayabo (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Roxana

30 museums within 100 km of Roxana. The closest is Casa de La Cultura de Pococí (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Roxana

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Roxana. The closest is Acuíferos Guácimo y Pococí Protected Zone (19 km); the best-known is Braulio Carrillo National Park (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Roxana

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Roxana. The closest is Catarata Las Golondrinas (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Roxana

16 churches within 100 km of Roxana. The closest is Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Roxana

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Roxana
  2. 9 km Casa de La Cultura de Pococí · museum, Limón Province
  3. 2 km Centro Recreativo Aguas Claras · beach, Limón Province
  4. 25 km Volcan Turrialba · viewpoint, Cartago Province
  5. 30 km Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes · church, Limón Province
  6. 12 km Balneario La Habana · beach, Limón Province
  7. 12 km Back to Roxana

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Roxana by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3174Lomas de Sierpe (27 km)
    Forts & heritage250Monumento Nacional Guayabo (42 km)
    Museums130Casa de La Cultura de Pococí (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens826Acuíferos Guácimo y Pococí Protected Zone (19 km)
    Waterfalls1625Catarata Las Golondrinas (20 km)
    Other attractions122Sanatorio Dr. Carlos Durán Cartín (50 km)
    Churches116Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (23 km)
    Parks09Parque del Norte (60 km)
    Beaches & coast37Centro Recreativo Aguas Claras (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Reventazón (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Brava (62 km)
    Caves01Cueva del Tren (54 km)

    Roxana: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Roxana?

    Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (church, about 23 km), Casa de La Cultura de Pococí (museum, about 9 km), Centro Recreativo Aguas Claras (beach, about 11 km), Balneario La Habana (beach, about 12 km), Volcan Turrialba (viewpoint, about 34 km), Braulio Carrillo National Park (national park, about 35 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Roxana?

    Lomas de Sierpe, about 27 km by road; Cerro Negro (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Roxana?

    Monumento Nacional Guayabo, about 42 km by road; Cruz de Rancho Redondo (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Roxana?

    Casa de La Cultura de Pococí, about 9 km by road; Museo de la Tortuga (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Roxana?

    Start in Roxana, visit Casa de La Cultura de Pococí, then Centro Recreativo Aguas Claras, then Volcan Turrialba, then Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, then Balneario La Habana, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Roxana?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Roxana

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