Cerro de la Muerte, Mountain summit on Pan-American Highway, Costa Rica
Cerro de la Muerte rises to 3,451 meters, marking the highest point of the Pan-American Highway through the Talamanca Mountain Range in Costa Rica.
The mountain received its name during earlier times when travelers faced severe conditions, taking up to five days to cross on foot through cold temperatures.
Three rest stations built between 1910 and 1912 served as shelters for travelers, with Casa Refugio Ojo de Agua now preserved as a museum.
Visitors can reach the summit via a vehicle track from the Pan-American Highway or take a short hiking trail to a peak marked with a barrel.
The mountain's páramo ecosystem above 3,300 meters contains specialized plant life, including dwarf bamboo and tree ferns adapted to high-altitude conditions.
Location: Costa Rica
Elevation above the sea: 3,451 m
GPS coordinates: 9.55433,-83.75650
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:46
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