Notable island · Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Cascara Island

Isla Cáscara

Cascara Island is an island in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.

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Cascara Island: 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 island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Cascara Island

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 Cascara Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 5.54997, -87.06413. 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 Cascara Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cascara Island?

    Nearby: Southernmost point of North America (attraction, 7 km), Isla del Coco (sanctuary, 3 km), Catarata Río Genio (waterfall, 3 km), Nuez Island (river spot, 3 km), Cocos Marine Conservation Area (sanctuary, 3 km), Cerro Pelón (viewpoint, 3 km).

    Is Cascara Island worth visiting?

    Cascara Island is listed as a notable island in Costa Rica on Spotwander.