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San Pedro

San José, Costa Rica · North America

About San Pedro

San Pedro sits on the route: 5 minutes from San Vicente de Moravia, 36km from Poás Volcano.

San Pedro is a town located in San José, Costa Rica. With a population of 27,477, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Pedro 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 Pedro to your route.

About San Pedro

The Calle de la Amargura ("Bitterness Street") is a four-block-long street located in San Pedro district, Montes de Oca canton, and is one of the best-known zones near San José city. La Calle, as it is often called, is very close to the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and other important higher education centers.

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Where is San Pedro located?

San Pedro is located in San José, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.9283 latitude, -84.0507 longitude.

What is the population of San Pedro?

San Pedro has a population of approximately 27,477 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.

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Quick Information

Population
27,477
Continent
North America
Country
Costa Rica
Region
San José
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.9283, -84.0507

Tags

North AmericaCosta RicaSan JoséTown

Worth the detour from San Pedro

2 notable places within an hour's 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near San Pedro

  • 53 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.
  • 79 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

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica

4 km awayPop. 34,447

San Vicente

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

4 km awayPop. 34,447

Purral

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

4 km awayPop. 30,034

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