Viewpoints & Lookouts in Costa Rica map & data
There are 353 viewpoints and lookouts mapped in Costa Rica, spread over 7 regions. The most are in Provincia Alajuela (87), Provincia Puntarenas (80) and Provincia Guanacaste (59). 36% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Alto Tapezco, Vista Playa Soley and Arbol de la Paz.
Viewpoints & Lookouts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Provincia Alajuela | 87 | 25% |
| Provincia Puntarenas | 80 | 23% |
| Provincia Guanacaste | 59 | 17% |
| Provincia San José | 59 | 17% |
| Provincia Cartago | 31 | 8.8% |
| Provincia Limón | 19 | 5.4% |
| Provincia Heredia | 18 | 5.1% |
Notable viewpoints and lookouts in Costa Rica
- Alto TapezcoProvincia San José · 1762 m · viewpoint
- Vista Playa SoleyProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Arbol de la PazProvincia Alajuela · viewpoint
- GottogoProvincia Puntarenas · viewpoint
- MiradorProvincia Cartago · viewpoint
- La Punta UvaProvincia Limón · viewpoint
- Catarata de La PazProvincia Heredia · viewpoint
- Valle del BrujoProvincia San José · viewpoint
- vista a IslitaProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Cañón del VirillaProvincia Alajuela · viewpoint
- Mirador JacóProvincia Puntarenas · viewpoint
- Mirador Piedra CoclesProvincia Limón · viewpoint
- Mirador CariciasProvincia Heredia · viewpoint
- La RocaProvincia Guanacaste · 53 m · viewpoint
- Mirador de Volcán ArenalProvincia Alajuela · viewpoint
- Peñón de BajamarProvincia Puntarenas · viewpoint
- Mirador JacarandaProvincia Heredia · viewpoint
- Belén WaterfallProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Rio Fortuna catarataProvincia Alajuela · viewpoint
- Peñón de GuacalilloProvincia Puntarenas · viewpoint
- Mirador Vara BlancaProvincia Heredia · viewpoint
- Cañón de LiberiaProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- mirador de Volcán ArenalProvincia Alajuela · viewpoint
- Playa Gemelas, Punta SerruchoProvincia Puntarenas · viewpoint
- Mirador VikingosProvincia Heredia · viewpoint
- Fumarole viewpointProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Tecolote CerroProvincia Puntarenas · viewpoint
- Mirador a Vertiente CaribeProvincia Heredia · viewpoint
- Mirador Cráter Von SeebachCurubandé · Provincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Reserva Ecológica BijagualProvincia Heredia · viewpoint
- Mirador JaguarProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Scenic OverlookProvincia Heredia · viewpoint
- Mirador Jaguar PlataformaProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Mirador Los PatosProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Mirador NacaomeProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Mirador Santa RosaProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Mirador Tierras EmergidasProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Mirador Valle NaranjoProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Mirador Volcan ArenalProvincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
- Mirador de CarrilloPuerto Carrillo · Provincia Guanacaste · viewpoint
What's in this layer
Every viewpoint in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Scenic viewpoints and lookouts.
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How many viewpoints and lookouts are there in Costa Rica?
This layer holds 353 viewpoints and lookouts in Costa Rica, the most of them in Provincia Alajuela. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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