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Quepos

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica · North America

About Quepos

Quepos is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Parrita, 5km from Manuel Antonio National Park.

Quepos is a town located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 7,810, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Quepos 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 Quepos to your route.

About Quepos

Quepos (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkepos]) is a district of the canton of Quepos, in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

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What are the best things to do in Quepos?

Quepos 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 Quepos located?

Quepos is located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.4306 latitude, -84.1623 longitude.

What is the population of Quepos?

Quepos has a population of approximately 7,810 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.

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Quick Information

Population
7,810
Continent
North America
Country
Costa Rica
Region
Puntarenas Province
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.4306, -84.1623

Tags

North AmericaCosta RicaPuntarenas ProvinceTown

Worth the detour from Quepos

2 notable places within an hour's 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.

5 km · about 10 min 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Quepos

  • 47 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.
  • 74 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 Quepos.

Parrita

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

20 km awayPop. 3,734

San Marcos

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

30 km awayPop. 4,255

San Pablo

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

31 km away

Tejar

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

36 km awayPop. 22,433

Monterrey

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

37 km away

San Ignacio

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

41 km awayPop. 3,072

Pacayas

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

44 km awayPop. 1,556

Palmichal

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

46 km awayPop. 1,545

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