Río Lajas
Río Lajas is a stream in San José Province, Costa Rica and has an elevation of 1,719 metres. Río Lajas is situated nearby to the locality Pozo Azul, as well as near Mesón.Places of Interest
Highlights include Cerro Rabo de Mico and Cerro Pico Alto.
Cerro Rabo de Mico
Peak
The Cerro Rabo de Mico is the highest mountain of the Cerros de Escazú, Costa Rica at 2,428 m. The peak is accessible by trails from Escazu as well as Aserri, through the trail that leads past la Piedra de Aserri. Cerro Rabo de Mico is situated 2½ km southwest of Río Lajas.
Cerro Pico Alto
Peak
The Cerro Pico Alto is the third highest mountain of the Cerros de Escazú, Costa Rica with 2,428 m. Pico Alto means high peak.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aserrí District and Alajuelita.
Aserrí District
Town
Photo: Erodrigufer, Public domain.
Aserrí is a district of the Aserrí canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica. Aserrí District is situated 3½ km east of Río Lajas.
Alajuelita
Town
Alajuelita is a district of the Alajuelita canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica. Alajuelita is situated 5 km northeast of Río Lajas.
San Antonio District, Escazú
Village
San Antonio is a district of the Escazú canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica. San Antonio District, Escazú is situated 5 km north of Río Lajas.
Río Lajas
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Quebrada Laja de Picos” and “Rio Lajas”
- Category: body of water
- Location: San José Province, Costa Rica, Central America, North America
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Latitude
9.86305° or 9° 51′ 47″ northLongitude
-84.1219° or 84° 7′ 19″ westElevation
1,719 metres (5,640 feet)Open location code
66XQVV7H+66GeoNames ID
3623211
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In Other Languages
“Río Lajas” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Río Lajas”
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Localities in the Area
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