The Top 6 Natural Monuments in San José
San José’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 6
beautiful natural monuments in San José. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in San José. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Cerro Chirripó Summit
Highlight • Summit
Having come up from the park office in a seven hour slog for 14km and 2000m, we had a 2.30am wake up call at the refuge and hiked for 2hrs …
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Nauyaca Waterfalls
Highlight • Waterfall
A really beautiful waterfall. Admission Nov. 2018 was $ 8 p. P. Who wants to enjoy the idyll should however get up early to avoid the crowds.
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Iggy's Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Beautiful, sometimes steep hike over the Sendero del Río and Pam’s Path with opportunities to swim in the river. Return via an easy ATV path.
PS: The hike is in …
PS: The hike is in …
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The Cross of Escazú
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
Behind the cross on top of the mountain in the left corner go further a little down. Very nice view! Also hike down to river and way back to street possible.
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Cerro Terbi (3,760 m)
Highlight • Summit
Cerro Terbi is the 5th highest peak in Costa Rica. The Crestones aren't really a separate peak(s) from Cerro Terbi; they are more of an out-cropping on a ridge of Cerro Terbi.
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Waterfall in Reserva Forestal Los Santos
Highlight • Waterfall
Very difficult path, but worth it! Lots of dilapidated bridges and stairs. Sturdy shoes are definitely recommended. The path runs downstream on the right side (unlike what is shown on …
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