Costa RicaSan JoséCerro Rabo de Mico

Cerro Rabo de Mico

Mountain in San José · 2,428 m

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2,428 m
Elevation
767 m
Prominence
7.7 km
Hike length one way
9.8478, -84.1381
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Cerro Rabo de Mico

7.7 km
one way
1,199 m
of ascent
5 h 56 min
round trip

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

1,307 m7.7 km · 2,421 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · east of the peak
7.7 km on foot · ↑ 1,199 m · about 5 h 56 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 8.3 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 Rabo de Mico?

Cerro Rabo de Mico is 2,428 m above sea level and lies in San José, Costa Rica. Its prominence is 767 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Cerro Rabo de Mico?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 7.7 km one way with 1,199 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 56 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Cerro Rabo de Mico?

The nearest parking is the parking area east of the peak — 7.7 km on foot · ↑ 1,199 m · about 5 h 56 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 8.3 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 Rabo de Mico in Conquer?

Yes — Cerro Rabo de Mico 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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