Quepos
town · Costa Rica
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Quepos is a town in Costa Rica.
About 22,000 people live here and it hugs the shoreline at low elevation.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in North America.
The nearest airport is Quepos Managua Airport (XQP), about 4 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Population | 22,000 |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Nearest airport | Quepos Managua Airport (XQP), 4 km |
| Currency | CRC |
Where Quepos is
Quepos sits on the coast in Costa Rica, in the northern part of North America.
Puntarenas lies about 96 km to the north-west, San José lies about 56 km to the north and Chacarita lies about 91 km to the north-west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) is the closest airport, about 4 km from Quepos.
Alternative gateways include Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ, 58 km).
Being on the coast, it can also be reached by sea, and it is a natural stop on a coastal or island route.
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Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly equatorial (northern hemisphere): warm and humid all year, with wetter and drier spells rather than true seasons; the drier months are easiest for sightseeing.
Being on the water softens the extremes compared with places inland.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Quepos is worth your time: a coastal setting, with the sea close at hand; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through XQP.
Day trips & nearby
Quepos works well as a base. Within about 95 km you can reach Puntarenas (96 km to the north-west); San José (56 km to the north); Chacarita (91 km to the north-west); Esparza (83 km to the north-west); Alajuela (65 km to the north).
Good to know
The currency is the CRC (Colon).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Where to stay in Quepos
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Getting around Quepos
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Quepos?
- Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) is the closest airport, about 4 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Quepos?
- There is no single best season; pick the drier months for easier sightseeing.
- What is near Quepos?
- Puntarenas is one of the closest places, about 96 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Quepos in?
- Quepos is in Costa Rica.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-08-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-08-18
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