![]() Situated at 1,850 meters (6,069 feet) above sea level, Cerro Amigos is the highest elevation point on Monteverde. We, locals, also refer to Cerro Amigos as Las Torres (“the towers”) because there are a series of telecommunication towers there.Ĭerro Amigos represents one of the most critical areas for the telco industry, as these towers power the signal for the entire Tilaran Mountain Range region. Hiking to Cerro Amigos to see the sunrise can easily be one of the highlights of your Monteverde trip, but it can also prove to be a super challenging task. This place is hands-down the best viewpoint from Monteverde. The next on the list of free things to do in Monteverde is hiking up to Cerro Amigos, which is not far from Cerro Plano’s viewpoint. Since the sun usually sets between 5 PM and 6 PM in Monteverde, I recommend you get here at around 4:30 PM to get your seat. This platform extends the main viewpoint with a much more private lookout, but you will want to arrive early because this spot is usually in high demand. Keep walking for about a minute, and you will cross a small bridge and reach a platform with another seat. Walking from there to the viewpoint will take you less than a minute.īonus Tip: You will want to walk further towards Monteverde past the “official” viewpoint, with two benches. Otherwise, drive up where the road is straight, next to Hotel Montaña. If you can walk from your hotel or Airbnb, try doing that. Tip: The Cerro Plano Viewpoint is on the road on a curve, so it is tricky to find where to park. What to Bring: The Cerro Plano Viewpoint is windy from December through April and rainy from May through November, so you should wear warm clothing or rain jackets accordingly. Google Map: Click here to open Google Maps to get there. How to Get There: The Cerro Plano Viewpoint is sideways on the main road from Santa Elena to Monteverde, right in front of the CPI Spanish School. On a clear day, you will see the Gulf of Nicoya wrapping the ocean with Chira Island in the middle. However, during those times, the shadows become beautifully colorful as the sun sets behind them unless it’s raining heavily, in which case, I don’t recommend it.Įven though this viewpoint’s real highlight is the sunset, you may visit it earlier during the day, and the views will be unique. Watching how the sun touches the ocean miles away from this viewpoint is incredible, especially during summertime from December through April, when the view is clear.ĭuring the rainy season from May through November, you will not see the sun touch the ocean except on a few days if you are lucky and the sky is clear of clouds. Stopping to see the sunset from the Cerro Plano Viewpoint is one of the best free things to do in Monteverde. I will also recommend how to get to each location and what to bring if necessary. I will explain what those activities or places entail and the best time to visit or do those things. Keep scrolling for tips and directions to get to these spots. The following are the best free things to do in Monteverde: So, in this post, I will share my favorite free things to do in Monteverde, places I still visit today, and you should also check out during your visit to Monteverde. The free things that locals do for fun you know. Over the last few years, dozens of people have contacted me for advice on what they can do for free in Monteverde. The Top 7 Best Things To Do For Free in Monteverde Costa Rica « Click here to return to Monteverde Blog
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