San Jose Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Tejar

Tejar is a town in San Jose Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 22,433 people. Within 50 km by road there are 233 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 56 forts & heritage, 33 museums and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cerro Caraigres (Dragón) (13 km), Cerro Rabo de Mico (19 km) and Cerro Pico Alto (20 km).

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Tejar at a glance

Location
San Jose Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 22,433
Coordinates
9.7462° N, 84.2337° W
Places within 50 km
233 (23 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 Tejar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tejar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tejar

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tejar. The closest is Alto Mostazal (11 km); the best-known is Cerro Caraigres (Dragón) (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tejar

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tejar. The closest is Antigua Iglesia de Santiago de Puriscal (18 km); the best-known is Monumento al Pacto del Jocote (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tejar

33 museums within 100 km of Tejar. The closest is Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle (31 km); the best-known is Museum of Costa Rican Art (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tejar

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tejar. The closest is Zona Protectora Caraigres (13 km); the best-known is Parque Central de Alajuelita (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Tejar

15 churches within 100 km of Tejar. The closest is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Los Desamparados (31 km); the best-known is Catedral Metropolitana de San José (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tejar

13 parks within 100 km of Tejar. The closest is Parque Metropolitano La Sabana (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tejar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tejar
  2. 19 km Cerro Rabo de Mico · viewpoint, San Jose Province
  3. 2 km Cerro Cedral · viewpoint, San Jose Province
  4. 3 km Cerro San Miguel · viewpoint, San Jose Province
  5. 4 km Cerro Pico Alto · viewpoint, San Jose Province
  6. 18 km Cerro Caraigres (Dragón) · viewpoint, San Jose Province
  7. 13 km Back to Tejar

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tejar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6481Alto Mostazal (11 km)
    Forts & heritage5657Antigua Iglesia de Santiago de Puriscal (18 km)
    Museums3333Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle (31 km)
    Other attractions2222Hacienda y Beneficio La Chimba (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1218Zona Protectora Caraigres (13 km)
    Churches1515Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Los Desamparados (31 km)
    Parks1313Parque Metropolitano La Sabana (32 km)
    Waterfalls1113Cascada Tabacarí (13 km)
    Beaches & coast46Balneario La Reína del Sol (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Isla Damas (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Represa San Miguel (30 km)
    Caves11Entrada Superior A la Cueva (25 km)

    Tejar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tejar?

    Cerro Caraigres (Dragón) (viewpoint, about 13 km), Cerro Rabo de Mico (viewpoint, about 19 km), Cerro Pico Alto (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cerro Cedral (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cerro San Miguel (viewpoint, about 23 km), Parque Central de Alajuelita (nature spot, about 28 km).

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

    233 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 56 forts & heritage, 33 museums, 22 other attractions, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tejar?

    Alto Mostazal, about 11 km by road; Cerro Caraigres (Dragón) (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tejar?

    Antigua Iglesia de Santiago de Puriscal, about 18 km by road; Accidente Aeréo Vuelo 32 de Sansa (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tejar?

    Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle, about 31 km by road; Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tejar?

    Start in Tejar, visit Cerro Rabo de Mico, then Cerro Cedral, then Cerro San Miguel, then Cerro Pico Alto, then Cerro Caraigres (Dragón), and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tejar?

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

    Towns near Tejar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tejar’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.