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Tres Ríos

Cartago Province, Costa Rica · North America

About Tres Ríos

Tres Ríos sits on the route: 10 minutes from Granadilla, 42km from Poás Volcano.

Tres Ríos is a town located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 10,430, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Tres Ríos 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 Tres Ríos to your route.

About Tres Ríos

Tres Ríos (lit. 'Three Rivers') is a district of the La Unión canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica. Its name is derived from its location at the confluence of the Tiribí, Chiquito and Cruz rivers. According to the 2011 census, Tres Ríos had a population of 9,331 inhabitants. The district has an area of 2.19

Read more km2 and an elevation of 1,345 metres.

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Where is Tres Ríos located?

Tres Ríos is located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.9069 latitude, -83.9879 longitude.

What is the population of Tres Ríos?

Tres Ríos has a population of approximately 10,430 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.

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Quick Information

Population
10,430
Continent
North America
Country
Costa Rica
Region
Cartago Province
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.9069, -83.9879

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Worth the detour from Tres Ríos

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.

42 km · about 50 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

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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Tres Ríos

  • 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.
  • 72 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 Tres Ríos.

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4 km awayPop. 12,683

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6 km awayPop. 23,983

Sabanilla

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San Pedro

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7 km awayPop. 27,477

Ipís

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