Los Chiles
This small town on Costa Rica's northern border with Nicaragua, Los Chiles is the gateway to Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, the fourth-largest wetland in the country. Boat trips, birdwatching, artisanal fishing, guided day and night trails, and farm visits make up a growing rural and adventure tourism offer. The surrounding canton runs on agriculture — grains, vegetables, and cattle — and the Las Tablillas border crossing has added a regional transit role since 2012.
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- Population3,342
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 17 km11 mi
Los Chiles: quick answers
Where is Los Chiles?
Los Chiles is in Costa Rica, about 140 km87 miles in a straight line from San José.
How do you get to Los Chiles?
The nearest airport is Los Chiles (LSL), about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Los Chiles?
The warmest month is April, averaging 26°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is July, with about 316 mm12.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Los Chiles?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.