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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Cartago Province, Costa Rica · North America
Pejibaye is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tucurrique, 29km from Cerro de la Muerte.
Pejibaye is a town located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 1,630, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Pejibaye 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 Pejibaye to your route.
Jiménez is a canton in the Cartago province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Juan Viñas district.
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Pejibaye is located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.8125 latitude, -83.7038 longitude.
Pejibaye has a population of approximately 1,630 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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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.
29 km · about 35 min 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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