scenic viewpoint
Cerro Chirripó
Costa Rica's highest peak at 3,820 meters, where on clear days you can see both the Pacific and Caribbean from the summit.
26 km · about 30 min drive
San José, Costa Rica · North America
Mercedes is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Daniel Flores, 37km from Cerro de la Muerte.
Mercedes is a town located in San José, Costa Rica. With a population of 5,467, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Mercedes 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 Mercedes to your route.
Cajón is a district of the Pérez Zeledón canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
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Mercedes is located in San José, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.2745 latitude, -83.5797 longitude.
Mercedes has a population of approximately 5,467 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Costa Rica's highest peak at 3,820 meters, where on clear days you can see both the Pacific and Caribbean from the summit.
26 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
The 3,335-m 'Mountain of Death', the highest point on Costa Rica's Pan-American Highway: a cloud-forest pass of paramo, quetzal country and roadside soda cafes.
37 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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