national park
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
An active volcanic park with bubbling mud pots, steam vents, hot springs, waterfalls, and diverse tropical dry forest wildlife.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · North America
San José is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Upala, 26km from Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
San José is a town located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 31,430, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San José 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 San José to your route.
Las Camelias Lake Wildlife Refuge (Spanish: Refugio de Vida Silvestre Laguna Las Camelias), is a wildlife refuge that is part of the Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area, in the northern part of Costa Rica, near Upala in the Alajuela Province, close to the border with Nicaragua. It protects palustrine wetlands andRead more
forests which serve as a feeding and breeding ground for 240 species of birds, including the Muscovy duck and jabiru. It was created in 1994 by decree 22753-MIRENEM.
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San José is located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 10.9519 latitude, -85.1357 longitude.
San José has a population of approximately 31,430 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
An active volcanic park with bubbling mud pots, steam vents, hot springs, waterfalls, and diverse tropical dry forest wildlife.
26 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A river turned an otherworldly sky-blue color by volcanic minerals, flowing through Tenorio Volcano National Park to a striking waterfall.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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