Cerro Chirripó

Cerro Chirripó is the highest mountain peak of Costa Rica. This mountain is in Chirripó National Park. It is known for its biodiversity. From the mountain, it is possible to see both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean at the same time on a clear day.[2]

Mount Chirripó
Highest point
Elevation3,820 m (12,530 ft)[1]
Prominence3,727 m (12,228 ft)[1]
Isolation878 km (546 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Listing
  • World most prominent peaks 37th
  • Central America prominent peaks 7th
  • Central America isolated peaks 11th
  • Country high points
  • Central America highest peaks 5th
Coordinates9°29′2.7″N 83°29′19.2″W
Geography
Mount Chirripó is located in Costa Rica
Mount Chirripó
Mount Chirripó
Location in Costa Rica
LocationChirripó National Park, Costa Rica
Parent rangeTalamanca Range
Climbing
First ascent1904
Agustin Blessing
Easiest routeHiking

References
  1. "Central America ultra-prominent peaks". PeakList.org. Retrieved 2007-04-07.
  2. Archived 2004-02-24 at the Wayback Machine Chirripó National Park guide.





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