natural wonder
Poás Volcano
An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.
26 km · about 30 min drive
North AmericaCosta RicaAlajuela Province
Quesada
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · North America
About Quesada
Quesada is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Río Segundo, 26km from Poás Volcano.
Quesada is in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, with about 27,000 people. The nearest town is Río Segundo, about 16 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Quesada?
Within an hour or so of Quesada: Poás Volcano (26 km), La Fortuna Waterfall (28 km), Arenal Volcano (33 km), Monteverde Cloud Forest (42 km).
Are there any good drives near Quesada?
The nearest famous roads are Cerro de la Muerte.
Where is Quesada?
Quesada is in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, about 16 km from Río Segundo.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,310
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Region
- Alajuela Province
- Timezone
- America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates
- 10.3266, -84.4320
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Worth the detour from Quesada
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
La Fortuna Waterfall
A powerful 70-meter waterfall plunging into an emerald pool at the base of Arenal Volcano, reached by descending 500 steps.
28 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Arenal Volcano
A near-perfect cone-shaped active volcano surrounded by hot springs, hanging bridges, and lush rainforest in northern Costa Rica.
33 km · about 40 min drive
national park
Monteverde Cloud Forest
A misty cloud forest reserve harboring incredible biodiversity including the resplendent quetzal, explored via hanging bridges and ziplines.
42 km · about 50 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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