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
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica · North America
Chacarita sits on the route: 10 minutes from Puntarenas, 35km from Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Chacarita is a town located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 26,354, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Chacarita sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chacarita to your route.
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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Chacarita is located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.9842 latitude, -84.7789 longitude.
Chacarita has a population of approximately 26,354 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
A misty cloud forest reserve harboring incredible biodiversity including the resplendent quetzal, explored via hanging bridges and ziplines.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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
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
A bohemian surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula with consistent waves, yoga retreats, and stunning Pacific sunsets.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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