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Things to see in Quesada, San Carlos (Costa Rica): 11 places and when to go
Quesada, San Carlos is a town in Costa Rica, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Wildlife (4), Mountains (3). The best known are Platanar Volcano, Juan Castro Blanco National Park and El Viejo Volcano. 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 · 10.3305, -84.44
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- December to March.
- Also possible
- April to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- SJO San José (Alajuela), 45 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Porvenir Volcano, at 2,267 m.
What to see in Quesada, San Carlos
The places in and around Quesada, San Carlos, 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.
- Platanar VolcanoMountain in Costa Rica8.9 km
- Juan Castro Blanco National ParkCosta Rican nature area13 km
- El Viejo VolcanoExtinct volcano in Costa Rica14 km
- Aguas Zarcas volcanic fieldExtinct volcano field in Costa Rica13 km
- Porvenir VolcanoVolcano in Costa Rica11 km
- Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological ReserveNature reserve in central Costa Rica24 km
- Aurora Lodge de MontañaMountains · Hiking17 km
- Cabina de la MontañaMountains · Hiking18 km
- Congo VolcanoVolcano in Costa Rica25 km
- Primary forest -protectedProtected area21 km
- Reserva HuaravitoProtected area29 km
When to go to Quesada, San Carlos
The best time to visit Quesada, San Carlos 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
- MayPossible12:28
- JunPossible12:36
- JulPossible12:33
- AugPossible12:20
- 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 Quesada, San Carlos
The nearest main airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO, San José (Alajuela)), 45 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
- San Carlos8 places30 km
- Alajuela11 places42 km
- Heredia, Costa Rica12 places51 km
- La Sierra5 places53 km
- San José, Costa Rica39 places59 km
- Puntarenas8 places59 km
And all of Costa Rica, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Quesada, San Carlos?
The best known: Platanar Volcano, Juan Castro Blanco National Park, El Viejo Volcano, Aguas Zarcas volcanic field, Porvenir Volcano. 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 Quesada, San Carlos?
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 Quesada, San Carlos?
The nearest main airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 45 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Quesada, San Carlos 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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