Notable river spot · Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Isla Juan Bautista

Isla Juan Bautista is a river spot in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.

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Isla Juan Bautista: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Isla Juan Bautista

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Isla Juan Bautista — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 5.50959, -87.05439. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Isla Juan Bautista?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Isla Juan Bautista?

    Nearby: Southernmost point of North America (attraction, 3 km), Isla Muela (river spot, 2 km), Cerro Jesús Jiménez (viewpoint, 2 km), Cascada Iglesias (waterfall, 2 km), Cocos Marine Conservation Area (sanctuary, 3 km), Montagne Island (river spot, 3 km).

    Is Isla Juan Bautista worth visiting?

    Isla Juan Bautista is listed as a notable river spot in Costa Rica on Spotwander.