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Notable river spot · Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Isla Venado

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

Isla Venado: 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 Venado

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 Venado — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 9.98473, -85.06715. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Isla Venado

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    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Isla Venado

    • Isla de Chira · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Isla San Lucas · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Isla Damas · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~139 km · Must-see
    • Isla Bejuco · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~5 km
    • Isla Caballo · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~12 km
    • Pájaros Island · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~16 km
    • Isla Berrugate · river spot · Guanacaste · ~17 km
    • Isla Aves · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~23 km
    • Isla Yuca · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~23 km
    • Isla Muertos · river spot · Puntarenas Province · ~24 km

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Costa Rica

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Isla Venado yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Isla Venado?

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

    What are the places to visit near Isla Venado?

    Nearby: Isla de Chira (river spot, 19 km), Isla San Lucas (river spot, 23 km), Playa Tambor (beach, 38 km), Barra Honda National Park (sanctuary, 46 km), Cerro Pelado (viewpoint, 53 km), Bat Waterfall (waterfall, 57 km).

    Is Isla Venado worth visiting?

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