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Poás Volcano – Juan Santamaría Statue loop from Hospital Alajuela

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Costa Rica

Alajuela

Poás Volcano – Juan Santamaría Statue loop from Hospital Alajuela

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Poás Volcano – Juan Santamaría Statue loop from Hospital Alajuela

03:44

53.9km

980m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.4 km for 187 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.0 km

Church of Our Lady of Mercy of Grecia

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes is a Catholic temple and parish in Costa Rica that is located in the city of Grecia, in the province of Alajuela, …

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44.3 km

Wooden Bridge Over River

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River bridge, hope it holds... :-)

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52.5 km

In this small park there is a monument to Juan Santamaría, a Costa Rican national hero. Through his self-sacrifice the army was able to win the Second Battle of Rivas and preserve the country's independence.

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53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

18.4 km

2.09 km

183 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

12.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

29°C

20°C

96 %

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Poás Volcano – Juan Santamaría Statue loop from Hospital Alajuela

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Santa Gertrudis Sur Church

Santa Gertrudis Sur

Walk through Grecia

Calle Corinto

Church of Our Lady of Mercy of Grecia

Wooden Bridge Over River

Juan Santamaría Statue

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