San Juan
in Grecia of Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
10.102 and -84.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 10° 6' 8" and W -84° 19' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Colon - CRC
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:41 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:30 am and 5:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Costa Rica in Central America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Costa Rica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Costa Rica. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into San Juan

San Juan in Grecia (Provincia de Alajuela) with it's 7,729 habitants is a city located in Costa Rica about 20 mi (or 32 km) north-west of San Jose, the country's capital town.

Current time in San Juan is now 03:41 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Costa Rica with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to San Juan. The closest airport in Costa Rica is Juan Santamaria International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Area de Conservación Guanacaste in a distance of 52 mi (or 83 km), North. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sarchi, Sabanilla, Alajuela, Barrio Jesus and Heredia. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 49%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 8th of November 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Finca Vibran Bed and Breakfast

Address
4,0 mi
San Francisco de San Isidro de Grecia
20302 Grecia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chayote Lodge

Address
5,3 mi
Llano Bonito de Naranjo
Naranjo
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ruta Verde House

Address
6,8 mi
400 Meters Norte de Villa San Ignacio
20112 Alajuela
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villas Cipreses - Hostel

Address
2,0 mi
Grecia Centro
Grecia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mangifera Hostel

Address
2,0 mi
Grecia Centro
Grecia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Aeromundo

Address
2,1 mi
1 block behind Iglesia de las Mercedez
Grecia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lagunillas del Poas

Address
6,9 mi
2 Km Antes de la Entrada al Volcan Poas
11111 Poasito
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL VILLA SAN IGNACIO

Address
6,9 mi
HIGHWAY 3 CRUCE DE POAS CACAO
00000 ALAJUELA
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LOST BEACH LA PALOMA BLANCO

Address
8,2 mi
CALLE ANCHA PLAZA BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL NUMBER 1B
61101 SAN JOSE
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL LE BERGERAC

Address
8,2 mi
AV 0 Y 8 CALLE 35 1R ENTRADA BLVD LOS YOSES
1002 SAN JOSE
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Accomodations Tour Video

Published: July 14, 2009
Length: 36:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: turboproductionscr

A four home compound for your family or for income. High enough for a view of the entire valley but only 15 minutes from international airport. All American appliances including dishwashers...


Festival de Orquídeas Costa Rica en Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler

Published: March 09, 2015
Length: 32:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Else Kientzler Botanical Garden

Le invitamos a nuestro Festival de Orquídeas Costa Rica , ven desde este viernes 12 al domingo 15 de marzo y disfruta de bonitas actividades y conoce las más hermosas orquídeas en exhibición...


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Published: January 26, 2015
Length: 35:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Álvaro Cespeses

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Festival de Navidad Grecia 2012 - Mascarada

Published: December 03, 2012
Length: 53:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Costa Rica Sound

Costa Rica has good traditions. You can watch my video. Some people using mask or "máscaras" like Shrek, monsters, clow and others more. I love Costa Rica. It's a party. Enjoy it the video...


Celebra Costa Rica el triunfo ante la selección de Grecia - Brasil 2014

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 07:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Costa Rica Sound

Ya de noche, toda vía se celebra el triunfo de Costa Rica sobre la selección de Grecia.


Festival de Navidad Grecia 2012 - Banda 2

Published: December 02, 2012
Length: 17:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Costa Rica Sound

Banda musical navideña. Estas bandas provienes de diferentes partes de Costa Rica,


Selección de Costa Rica a Cuartos de Final - Brasil 2014 - Parte 1

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 07:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Costa Rica Sound

Todos los costarricenses celebramos el triunfo de Costa Rica sobre la selección de Grecia. Esto nos permite ir a cuartos de final en la Copa mundial Brasil 2014.


Grecia vrs Universidad de Costa Rica - Basketball

Published: September 09, 2012
Length: 14:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Costa Rica Sound

Partido realizado entre Grecia y la Universidad de Costa Rica. Compitiendo para volver a la Primera División del baloncesto de Costa Rica.


Festival de Navidad Grecia 2012 - Danza Navideña

Published: December 03, 2012
Length: 05:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Costa Rica Sound

Grupo de danza en el Festival navideño realizado en Grecia, Costa Rica.


Selección de Costa Rica a Cuartos de Final - Brasil 2014 - Parte 2

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 07:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Costa Rica Sound

Todos los costarricenses celebramos el triunfo de Costa Rica sobre la selección de Grecia. Esto nos permite ir a cuartos de final y jugar contra la selección de Holanda el sábado 5 de julio...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Grecia

Grecia is the capital city of the canton of Grecia in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. It is also the name of the distrito that includes the city. The district of Grecia covers an area of 6.86 km², and has a population of 15,457. The city lies at an elevation of 999 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Cordillera Central on the eastern edge of the Central Valley.

Located at 10.0722, -84.3111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Costa Rica

Grecia (canton)

Grecia is the name of the third canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 395.72 square kilometres, and has a population of 69,703. The capital city of the canton is also called Grecia. The canton lies among ridges and valleys on the southwestern slope of Poas Volcano. One area is completely separated from the remainder of the canton by the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range).

Located at 10.0722, -84.3111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cantons of Costa Rica, Alajuela Province

Sarchí

Sarchí is the capital city of the canton of Valverde Vega also known as Sarchí in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The district of Sarchí covers an area of 15.11 km² (1), including the central area of the city. It has a population of 6,912 (2). The district of Sarchí Sur covers an area of 6.51 km² (1), and has a population of 4,659 (2).

Located at 10.0833, -84.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Costa Rica