El Mirador Centro Turistico

Northwestern Costa Rica


Don’t cruise through La Cruz without stopping at this oddly shaped ‘tourist and cultural center’ on the western edge of town. You might stumble across an exhibit or a concert, but the main attraction is the jaw-dropping 180-degree view of Bahía Salinas. You can also peek into Nicaragua from here.

Note that opening hours can be inconsistent, and a longstanding cafe here closed in 2019. At the time of research, plans to build another were afoot.