Scenic Cafés in Costa Rica
The best cafés here aren't in the city. They're on ridges, in valleys, and at the end of roads that reward those who follow them. Good coffee is expected. The view is the reason you stayed.
🔭 Viewpoints
Parque Eólico Valle Central
A ridge of spinning turbines above San José where the city finally makes sense at your feet
Santa Ana
🔭 Viewpoints
Mirador El Silencio
One of the best panoramic viewpoints in the entire Arenal region
Arenal
🥾 Hiking
Varablanca
Known for its cool climate, cloud forests, waterfalls, dairy farms, strawberry fields, and spectacular mountain scenery
Heredia
🔭 Viewpoints
Mirador Colada
One of the most scenic viewpoints inside the Arenal Volcano area
San Carlos
🔭 Viewpoints
Mirador Nacaome
One of the most spectacular viewpoints inside Barra Honda National Park
Nicoya
💎 Hidden Gems
El Fortín
A crumbling colonial watchtower above Cartago where the Central Valley opens into everything
Heredia
🔭 Viewpoints
Mirador Candelaria
One of the quieter hidden viewpoints in the hills above Atenas
Atenas
🔭 Viewpoints
Mirador de Jacó
One of the most famous viewpoints on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast
Garabito
🔭 Viewpoints
Mirador Cerro Plano
One of Monteverde's best free viewpoints and a favorite spot for sunset watching with views of the Pacific, colorful sunsets, and dramatic mountain scenery.
Monteverde
🏊 Swimming
Playa Penca
one of Guanacaste's best hidden beaches
Santa Cruz