Beautiful Small Mountain Town in the South

If you’re looking to experience a non-touristic destination in Costa Rica that offers plenty of wildlife, nature and unique experiences, head to the South to a town named San Vito in the Coto Brus canton.

This area is widely unknown to tourists and has some very special gems that makes it a great destination in Costa Rica to experience rural tourism and off the beaten path places.

Here is our guide to San Vito to help you plan your visit.

Location

Map of San Vito, Costa Rica

San Vito is in the Coto Brus canton in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. San Vito is 269 kilometers (167 miles) and about a 5 hour drive from San Jose. It is locally known to be located in the South of Costa Rica. It is only about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the Panamanian border.

How to Get There

Driving: You can use Google Maps or Waze as your GPS to get to San Vito. It is about a 5 hour drive from San Jose with no traffic or stops. This route goes on the main highway and the fastest is Via Route 2…