Place to visit
Alto de la Caña Quemada, Costa Rica: what it is and when to go
Alto de la Caña Quemada is a mountain in Costa Rica (San José, Costa Rica), at 1,813 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is December to March, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 26. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Costa Rica: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Costa Rica · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Costa Rica
- Elevation
- 1,813 m
- Best time
- December to March.
- Nearest airport
- SJO San José (Alajuela), 12 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 9.88806, -84.19494
What it is and where
Alto de la Caña Quemada is a mountain in Costa Rica (San José, Costa Rica), at 1,813 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Costa Rica: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in San José, Costa Rica, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 9.88806, -84.19494; the nearest main airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO, San José (Alajuela)), 12 km as the crow flies. How to get around Costa Rica (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Costa Rica. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Alto de la Caña Quemada is December to March, and the season is short because it sits at 1,813 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBest time11:29
- FebBest time11:41
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:13
- MayPossible12:27
- JunPossible12:34
- JulPossible12:32
- AugPossible12:20
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:46
- NovPossible11:32
- DecBest time11:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to March | April to August and November |
| Mountains | December to March | April to August and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Alto de la Caña Quemada has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Costa Rica in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Costa Rica
To enter Costa Rica there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket to hand”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Costa Rica checklist. Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC); dollars are accepted almost everywhere in tourism; plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cerro La BanderaMountain in Costa Rica4.5 km
- Rancho Biriteca ( Territorio indigena Huetar )Protected area4.7 km
- Parque Natural Urbano Lorne RossProtected area5.9 km
- Cerro San MiguelMountain in Costa Rica7.4 km
- Cerro Rabo de MicoMountain in Costa Rica7.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Costa Rica guide.
More in Costa Rica: Nature
- Cocos Island: island in the Pacific Ocean administered by Costa Rica
- La Amistad International Park: international park
- Arenal Volcano: Active stratovolcano in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
- Irazú Volcano: mountain in Costa Rica
- Cerro Chirripó: mountain in Costa Rica
- Poás Volcano: mountain in Costa Rica
Every Costa Rica place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alto de la Caña Quemada?
It is a mountain in Costa Rica. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Costa Rica: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Alto de la Caña Quemada?
December to March, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,813 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 26.
How do you get to Alto de la Caña Quemada?
The nearest main airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 12 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Costa Rica is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Costa Rica map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cerro La Bandera, Rancho Biriteca ( Territorio indigena Huetar ), Parque Natural Urbano Lorne Ross. The rest is in the Costa Rica guide.
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