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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Cartago Province, Costa Rica · North America
Turrialba sits on the route: 15 minutes from Tucurrique, 39km from Cerro de la Muerte.
Turrialba is a town located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 28,955, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Turrialba 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 Turrialba to your route.
Atirro River is a river of Costa Rica.
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Turrialba is located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.9037 latitude, -83.6836 longitude.
Turrialba has a population of approximately 28,955 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Costa Rica's highest peak at 3,820 meters, where on clear days you can see both the Pacific and Caribbean from the summit.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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