Cruz de Alajuelita
Viewpoint · San José & Central Valley · hidden gem
A tall steel cross on a hilltop above Alajuelita and the south side of San José, with a wide view over the whole valley, the airport and the volcanoes on a clear morning. A popular local walk.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 1.5 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 3 / 10
- View
- 8 / 10
- Crowds
- 2 / 10
- Swimming
- 0 / 10
- Effort
- 4 / 10
- Location
- 9.87676, -84.1291 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.7 on Google (483)
Tip
Go early on a clear morning: the valley fills with cloud by midday. Bring water and walk up with a local group on weekends if you can.
Be careful
Go with other people, in daylight, and don't leave valuables in the car at the trailhead. Footing is steep and slippery after rain.
Getting there
A steep walk or drive on a narrow road; check conditions before going.
Places nearby
- Actúa DMCTrip PlannersCosta Rican DMC organizing incentive trips and corporate events since 1985.
- Mapache Rent a CarTransfers & RentalsLocally owned car rental company with offices around the country, including at San José and Liberia airports.
- Adobe Rent a CarTransfers & RentalsOne of Costa Rica's largest local car rental companies, with 16 offices around the country.
- Costa Rica ExpeditionsTrip PlannersLong-established Costa Rican tour operator known for naturalist guides and custom-planned vacations.
- Costa Rica Sun ToursTrip PlannersFamily-owned Costa Rican tour operator creating countrywide tour programs since 1988.
- Costa Rican TrailsTrip PlannersSan José DMC founded in 1989, designing luxury tailor-made trips across Costa Rica and Panama.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/4712496197 · https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cruz+de+Alajuelita+mirador+Costa+Rica · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4712496197