El Alto

El Alto is a neighborhood in , , and has an elevation of 1,252 metres. El Alto is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Estadio Ecológico and Estadio Luis Ángel ‘Pipilo’ Umaña.

Stadium
is a stadium.

Stadium
is a football stadium in , with a seating capacity of 23,112, making it the second-largest stadium in the country. is situated 4 km west of El Alto.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Vicente and Ipís.

Town
is a district of the canton, that is located in the province of .

Village
is a district of the canton, in the province of . is situated 2½ km east of El Alto.

Town
is a city in the of east of the capital, . It is the main city in the canton of Montes de Oca, and is best known as the location of the University of Costa Rica, the largest public university in the country. is situated 3 km south of El Alto.

El Alto

Latitude
9.95757° or 9° 57′ 27″ north
Longitude
-84.04018° or 84° 2′ 25″ west
Elevation
1,252 metres (4,108 feet)
Open location code
66XQXX55+2W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3590787877
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
3624939
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