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San Rafael

San José, Costa Rica · North America

About San Rafael

San Rafael sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Felipe, 32km from Poás Volcano.

San Rafael is a town located in San José, Costa Rica. With a population of 25,410, it is an important destination in North America.

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

About San Rafael

Hospital CIMA San Jose is a hospital in San José, Costa Rica. The hospital opened in 2000. Hospital CIMA is a tertiary level, acute care hospital. It has an installed capacity of 103 beds. The three-story facility includes a large outpatient medical department with a variety of diagnostic and treatment services and

Read more modalities, inpatient medical services, an emergency department complete with a trauma room, treatment stations, private exam and consultation rooms, and a surgery department and recovery facility. Hospital CIMA San José is accredited by the Joint Commission International, a US-based agency.

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What are the best things to do in San Rafael?

San Rafael 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 San Rafael located?

San Rafael is located in San José, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.9283 latitude, -84.1354 longitude.

What is the population of San Rafael?

San Rafael has a population of approximately 25,410 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.

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Quick Information

Population
25,410
Continent
North America
Country
Costa Rica
Region
San José
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.9283, -84.1354

Tags

North AmericaCosta RicaSan JoséTown

Worth the detour from San Rafael

3 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

59 km · about 70 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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near San Rafael

  • 59 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Rafael.

Escazú

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

1 km awayPop. 12,071

San Felipe

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

4 km awayPop. 24,985

Alajuelita

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

5 km awayPop. 13,845

Salitral

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

5 km awayPop. 2,833

Santa Ana

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

5 km awayPop. 8,029

San José

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

6 km awayPop. 335,007

Colima

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

7 km awayPop. 15,875

La Asunción

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

7 km awayPop. 4,383

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