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Pacayas

Cartago Province, Costa Rica · North America

About Pacayas

Pacayas sits on the route: 15 minutes from Salitrillos, 47km from Manuel Antonio National Park.

Pacayas is a town located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 1,556, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Pacayas 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 Pacayas to your route.

About Pacayas

Corralillo is a district of the Cartago canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.

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Pacayas offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Pacayas located?

Pacayas is located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.8074 latitude, -84.0482 longitude.

What is the population of Pacayas?

Pacayas has a population of approximately 1,556 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.

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Quick Information

Population
1,556
Continent
North America
Country
Costa Rica
Region
Cartago Province
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.8074, -84.0482

Tags

North AmericaCosta RicaCartago ProvinceTown

Worth the detour from Pacayas

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Cerro de la Muerte

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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Manuel Antonio National Park

Costa Rica's most visited park combining white-sand beaches with tropical forest teeming with monkeys, sloths, and toucans.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Poás Volcano

An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Pacayas

  • 43 kmCerro de la MuerteThe 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.
  • 71 kmCerro ChirripóCosta Rica's highest peak at 3,820 meters, where on clear days you can see both the Pacific and Caribbean from the summit.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pacayas.

Salitrillos

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

7 km awayPop. 5,738

San Miguel

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

7 km awayPop. 28,827

Aserrí

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

8 km awayPop. 25,874

Tobosi

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

8 km awayPop. 4,060

San Rafael Arriba

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

8 km awayPop. 15,051

Patarrá

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

8 km awayPop. 23,983

Monterrey

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

9 km away

San Juan de Dios

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

9 km awayPop. 15,469

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