Cerro Zurquí

Cerro Zurquí is a mountain peak rising to 2,119 meters within Braulio Carrillo National Park and forms part of the Central Volcanic Mountain Range. The summit is covered in dense forest vegetation and fed by numerous water sources that originate from its slopes.

Indigenous groups inhabited this region long before Spanish arrival and used the mountain as part of their territory and understanding of the land. The peak itself formed through volcanic processes that shaped the landscape over hundreds of thousands of years.

Local communities have long understood this peak as a water source, with springs and streams flowing down its slopes to feed the valleys below. The mountain remains central to how people in the region think about their water supply and natural environment.

The mountain is accessible via Highway 32, which connects the Central Valley to the Caribbean region and passes through the Zurquí Tunnel. Visitors should expect changing weather conditions and frequent mist, especially during early morning and late afternoon hours.

The peak is home to over 300 bird species, making it a destination for those interested in wildlife observation. This remarkable diversity exists because of the range of elevations and moist conditions that support different habitats within a relatively small area.

GPS coordinates: 10.06038,-84.02870

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53