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Zarcero

Zarcero is a town in Alajuela Province district, Costa Rica of about 3,559 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit: 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 forts & heritage and 41 waterfalls. The must-see places are Volcán Porvenir, Cerro Volcán Viejo and Volcán Platanar.

10.1856° N, 84.3908° WPop. 3,559

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Within 30 km93 places
Within 50 km240
Must-see59
Notable214
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zarcero

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:41 pm

67 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 Zarcero
  2. Parque Urb. San Gerardoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Volcán Platanarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Volcán Porvenirviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro Volcán Viejoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Reserva Forestal Grecianature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Zarcero
Today’s loopZarceroStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zarcero?

Volcán Porvenir (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cerro Volcán Viejo (viewpoint, about 13 km), Volcán Platanar (viewpoint, about 16 km), Juan Castro Blanco National Park (national park, about 16 km), Reserva Forestal Grecia (nature spot, about 17 km), Parque Urb. San Gerardo (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

240 places on Spotwander: 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 forts & heritage, 41 waterfalls, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zarcero?

Cerro El Siete, about 9 km by road; Cerro Pelón (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Zarcero?

Beneficio San Juanillo, about 13 km by road; Proyecto Abandonado Condominio Castillo Real (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zarcero?

Start in Zarcero, visit Parque Urb. San Gerardo, then Volcán Platanar, then Volcán Porvenir, then Cerro Volcán Viejo, then Reserva Forestal Grecia, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.