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Aguacate Mountains
The Aguacate Mountains (Montes de Aguacate or Avocado Mountains) in Costa Rica, are a chain of volcanic hills and ranges that stretches from Cañas, Guanacaste to San Pablo de Turrubares, San José province. Rich in gold, the region played a key role in the country’s mining economy during the late 19th and much of the 20th century. In the central part of the range lies the Aguacate Mountains Biological Corridor which is an important government designated conservation area.
Understand
[edit]The range features numerous ancient volcanic cones, domes, and relics, beginning in the northwest and extending southeast. Many formations are visible from the Inter-American Highway, with isolated cone-shaped hills that resemble small volcanoes.
Notable mountains and hills
[edit]- Pan de Azúcar (260 m) & Palmira (228 m) – Near Cañas, volcanic relics.
- San José (1,052 m) – South of Tilarán, ancient volcanic cone.
- Tilarán (634 m) – Volcanic remains southeast of Tilarán city.
- Pelado (660 m) & Delicias (680 m) – Cone-shaped hills near Cañas.
- Frío (1,222 m) & San Pedro (1,299 m) – Covered with ash from Arenal Volcano.
- Mount Marsella, Pelados (460 m) & Herrera (539 m) – Near Abangares and Barranca.
- San Miguel (414 m) – Volcanic dome with steep slopes near Barranca.
Monte del Aguacate area
[edit]This subregion spans the distance between Atenas and Orotina, home to several ancient volcanic hills:
- Pelón de San Mateo (882 m)
- Mondongo (1,020 m)
- Tinajita (925 m)
Near Atenas
[edit]- Macho Chingo (780 m) & Pelón Hill – Volcanic relics with scenic views.
Viewpoints and nature spots
[edit]- Alto del Monte, Estanquillos – Offer spectacular views of the Central Valley and Pacific Coast.
- Cajón River & Los Ángeles Waterfall – Originating in nearby valleys.
Palmares and the central peaks
[edit]The city of Palmares sits in a circular volcanic caldera, surrounded by:
- Hornos (1,278 m)
- San Isidro (1,259 m)
- Espíritu Santo (1,363 m) – A weathered lava volcano with panoramic views of the Central Valley.
Southern terminus
[edit]The range ends with striking volcanic peaks:
- El Tablazo (1,120 m) – Near Santiago de Puriscal.
- La Roca (2,258 m) & Trinidad (2,056 m) – The highest points of the Aguacate Mountains, located northeast of San Pablo de Turrubares.
These peaks are composed of volcanic rocks linked to an extinct volcanic center.
Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]The closest airport is that of San José (SJO IATA). However, these mountains run southeast of the Liberia International Airport (LIR IATA) and west of the San Jose International Airport.
Get around
[edit]By car
[edit]See and do
[edit]Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- Mea Culpa Restaurant (3 km south of Berlin de San Ramon), ☏ +506-8924-5334, [email protected]. Italian restaurant and wood-fired pizzeria. Exceptional view of the Gulf of Nicoya, with hiking trails and paths for restaurant patrons.
Drink
[edit]Agua Dulce - a sweet drink made from raw cane which is common in the higher elevation, sugar cane growing regions of Costa Rica. A favorite of children.
Cas - Cas is a local name for a Costa Rican guava a popular fruit drink. It grows in the lower elevations of the Aguacate mountains and is often offered in restaurants.
Sleep
[edit]- Vista Mundo Retreat Center (Vista Mundo Centrar), 1 km south of Berlin School (Pass the church in Berlin and turn left; at the bottom of the hill, cross the bridge and go 200 m, then look for the sign), ☏ +506 8752 3999, [email protected]. Check-in: 3 PM, check-out: 11 AM. Specializing in bird watching.
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