Record SL-847956 · Wikidata Q5064882
Cerro Cedral
No list classifications
Elevation
2,420
m
7,940 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
9.8833° N,
84.1833° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaThe Cerro Cedral is the second highest mountain of the Cerros de Escazú, Costa Rica with 2,420 m (7,940 ft). Cedral means 'cedar forest' referring to an endangered tree species locally known as Cedro Dulce, which occurs there. This mountain marks the southern limit of Escazú as a canton and of San José as a province. The Agres river rises from the Cerro Cedral. On January 15, 1990 a Sansa Airlines flight crashed into the Cerro Cedral killing all 23 crew and passengers on board. The pilot, flying a CASA C-212 Aviocar, was later determined to be under excessive fatigue at the moment.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Nube | 1,832 m | S 196° | 0.7 km |
| Alto Caña Quemada | 1,813 m | W 292° | 1.4 km |
| Cerro Tacuotari | 2,100 m | SE 147° | 2.1 km |
| Collado | 1,756 m | NE 62° | 3.1 km |
| Cerro Bandera | 1,872 m | E 80° | 3.2 km |
| Alto Tapezco | 1,762 m | NE 60° | 3.2 km |