national park
Monteverde Cloud Forest
A misty cloud forest reserve harboring incredible biodiversity including the resplendent quetzal, explored via hanging bridges and ziplines.
35 km · about 40 min drive
North AmericaCosta RicaPuntarenas Province
Chacarita
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica · North America
About Chacarita
Chacarita sits on the route: 10 minutes from Puntarenas, 35km from Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Chacarita is in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, with about 26,000 people. The nearest town is Puntarenas, about 7 km away.
Chacarita Airport (IATA: JAP, ICAO: MRCH) is an airport serving the town of Chacarita in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Chacarita is on the Pacific coast at the base of the Puntarenas peninsula, just east of Puntarenas city.
The runway parallels the Gulf of Nicoya shoreline, 300 metres (980 ft) inland. The El CocoRead more
VOR-DME (Ident: TIO) is located 31.7 nautical miles (59 km) east of the airport.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Chacarita?
Within an hour or so of Chacarita: Monteverde Cloud Forest (35 km), La Fortuna Waterfall (53 km), Arenal Volcano (54 km), Santa Teresa (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Chacarita?
The nearest famous roads are Cerro de la Muerte.
Where is Chacarita?
Chacarita is in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, about 7 km from Puntarenas.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 26,354
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Region
- Puntarenas Province
- Timezone
- America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates
- 9.9842, -84.7789
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Worth the detour from Chacarita
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
La Fortuna Waterfall
A powerful 70-meter waterfall plunging into an emerald pool at the base of Arenal Volcano, reached by descending 500 steps.
53 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Arenal Volcano
A near-perfect cone-shaped active volcano surrounded by hot springs, hanging bridges, and lush rainforest in northern Costa Rica.
54 km · about 60 min drive
beach
Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula with consistent waves, yoga retreats, and stunning Pacific sunsets.
57 km · about 65 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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