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Things to see in Huacas (Costa Rica): 11 places and when to go
Huacas is a town in Costa Rica, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), Beaches (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Playa Conchal and Bahía Tamarindo. The best time to come is December to March; also possible: April to August and November. In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Costa Rica · 10.3691, -85.774
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · Beaches (2) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (2) · Nature (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- December to March.
- Also possible
- April to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- LIR Liberia, 35 km as the crow flies
What to see in Huacas
The places in and around Huacas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Playa ConchalBeach5.2 km
- Bahía TamarindoBight in Costa Rica11 km
- Esprit ID:XGallery3.4 km
- Galería de Arte Café Junior RodríguezGallery11 km
- Galería de Arte CallejeroGallery11 km
- Galería de Arte TamarindoGallery8.5 km
- Pacific houseMountains · Hiking8.2 km
- Playa LangostaBeach13 km
- Se Vende BodegaWinery6 m
- Sol GalleryGallery5.9 km
- tropical houseMountains · Hiking8.2 km
When to go to Huacas
The best time to visit Huacas is December to March; also possible: April to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:27
- FebBest time11:40
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:14
- MayPossible12:29
- JunPossible12:36
- JulPossible12:33
- AugPossible12:21
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:46
- NovPossible11:31
- DecBest time11:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24. In January, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Costa Rica in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Huacas
The nearest main airport is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR, Liberia), 35 km as the crow flies. How to get around Costa Rica (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nicoya6 places43 km
- Liberia, Costa Rica8 places48 km
- Curubandé5 places70 km
- Cañas District8 places74 km
- Santa Elena5 places76 km
- La Cruz, Costa Rica6 places80 km
And all of Costa Rica, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Huacas?
The best known: Playa Conchal, Bahía Tamarindo. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Huacas?
December to March; also possible: April to August and November. In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24.
How do you get to Huacas?
The nearest main airport is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), 35 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Huacas as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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