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Cerro Buenavista

Mountain in San José · 3,451 m

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3,451 m
Elevation
700 m
Prominence
2.8 km
Hike length one way
9.5542, -83.7564
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Cerro Buenavista

2.8 km
one way
212 m
of ascent
1 h 37 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

3,329 m2.8 km · 3,482 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · north of the peak
2.8 km on foot · ↑ 212 m · about 1 h 37 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 9.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Cerro Buenavista?

Cerro Buenavista is 3,451 m above sea level and lies in San José, Costa Rica. Its prominence is 700 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Cerro Buenavista?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 2.8 km one way with 212 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 37 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Cerro Buenavista?

The nearest parking is the parking area north of the peak — 2.8 km on foot · ↑ 212 m · about 1 h 37 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area west of the peak (about 9.2 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Cerro Buenavista in Conquer?

Yes — Cerro Buenavista is one of 945 peaks in Costa Rica in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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